Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hammeri
ID:
579974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh & Ehlers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 60: 67 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579306

Common Names

  • Hammer's Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Hammeri
  • Hammeri

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Description

Tillandsia hammeri (also called Air Plant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a thick, woody stem and long, narrow, silver-green leaves that form a rosette. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia hammeri is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia hammeri has small, tubular flowers with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia hammeri is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Tillandsia hammeri

Tillandsia hammeri can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Tillandsia hammeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia hammeri?

Tillandsia hammeri

What is the common name of Tillandsia hammeri?

Hammer's Airplant

What is the family of Tillandsia hammeri?

Bromeliaceae

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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Renate Ehlers (1929-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehlers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286160-2: 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].