Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
exserta
ID:
579044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 20: 537 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578376

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Exserta
  • Exserted Airplant
  • Wild Pineapple

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Description

Tillandsia exserta (also called Giant Air Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and South America. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or objects, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia exserta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia exserta has small, tubular flowers that are usually purple or pink. The seeds are tiny and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia exserta is an epiphytic plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Tillandsia exserta

Tillandsia exserta is native to Mexico and Central America.

Tillandsia exserta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia exserta?

Tillandsia exserta

What is the common name of Tillandsia exserta?

Exserted Airplant

What type of environment does Tillandsia exserta prefer?

Tillandsia exserta prefers warm, dry climates with plenty of sunlight.

Species in the Tillandsia genus

Tillandsia abbreviata, Tillandsia abdita, Tillandsia achyrostachys, Tillandsia acuminata, Tillandsia adamsii, Tillandsia adpressiflora, Tillandsia aequatorialis, Tillandsia aeranthos, Tillandsia afonsoana, Tillandsia aguascalientensis, Tillandsia aizoides, Tillandsia albertiana, Tillandsia albida, Tillandsia alfredo-lauii, Tillandsia alvareziae, Tillandsia andicola, Tillandsia andreana, Tillandsia andrieuxii, Tillandsia angulosa, Tillandsia antillana, Tillandsia araujei, Tillandsia archeri, Tillandsia arenicola, Tillandsia arequitae, Tillandsia argentea, Tillandsia argentina, Tillandsia arhiza, Tillandsia ariza-juliae, Tillandsia atenangoensis, Tillandsia atroviolacea, Tillandsia atroviridipetala, Tillandsia aurea, Tillandsia australis, Tillandsia bagua-grandensis, Tillandsia baileyi, Tillandsia bakiorum, Tillandsia balbisiana, Tillandsia baliophylla, Tillandsia balsasensis, Tillandsia bandensis, Tillandsia barbeyana, Tillandsia barclayana, Tillandsia barrosoae, Tillandsia barthlottii, Tillandsia bartramii, Tillandsia bella, Tillandsia belloensis, Tillandsia bergerii, Tillandsia bergiana, Tillandsia bermejoensis,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253824-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].