Tillandsia globosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globosa
ID:
579606
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wawra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 30: 222 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578938
Common Names
- Globose Airplant
- Globose Tillandsia
- Globose Wild Pine
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Tillandsia globosa (also called 'Globose Airplant', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It grows in humid, tropical climates, usually in the crooks of trees and other plants. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small, slender stems that rarely reach more than 20 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia globosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tillandsia globosa var. globosaTillandsia globosa var. major L.B.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia globosa has small, white flowers with six petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Tillandsia globosa is an epiphytic plant that grows in warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tillandsia globosa
Tillandsia globosa is native to Central America and can be found in humid forests and along roadsides.
Tillandsia globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia globosa?
Tillandsia globosa
What type of plant is Tillandsia globosa?
It is an epiphytic bromeliad
Where does Tillandsia globosa grow?
It is native to Mexico
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
Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125182-1: 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].