Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehlers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1995: 13 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579218
Common Names
- Guenther-nolleri airplant
- Tillandsia guenther-nolleri
- Silver vase plant
Description
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri (also called Guenther-Nolleri Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has thin, light green leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found growing on trees and other plants in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Tillandsia guenther-nolleri
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri can be found in the highlands of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia guenther-nolleri?
Tillandsia guenther-nolleri
What type of plant is Tillandsia guenther-nolleri?
It is an epiphytic bromeliad
Where is Tillandsia guenther-nolleri native to?
It is native to the Andes in Peru and Ecuador
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:304356-2: 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].