Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 56 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578417
Common Names
- Tillandsia Fasciculata
- Fasciculated Airplant
- Wild Pineapple
Description
Tillandsia fasciculata (also called Tillandsia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with thin, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in humid forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tillandsia fasciculata var. clavispica Mez
Tillandsia fasciculata var. densispica Mez
Tillandsia fasciculata var. fasciculata
Tillandsia fasciculata var. laxispica Mez
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia fasciculata is white, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia fasciculata is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia fasciculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Tillandsia fasciculata FAQ
What is the common name of Tillandsia fasciculata?
Clustered Airplant
What is the scientific name of Clustered Airplant?
Tillandsia fasciculata
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia fasciculata?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30019940-2: 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].