Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
festucoides
ID:
579150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. ex Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 678 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578482

Common Names

  • Festucoides Airplant
  • Festucoides Tillandsia
  • Festucoides Wildpine

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Description

Tillandsia festucoides (also called Tufted Airplant, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic plant with bright green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia festucoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia festucoides are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia festucoides is a small, epiphytic, perennial plant that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Tillandsia festucoides

Tillandsia festucoides is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, growing on rocks and trees.

Tillandsia festucoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia festucoides?

Tillandsia festucoides

What is the common name of Tillandsia festucoides?

Grass-leaved airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia festucoides?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60453487-2: 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].