Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hansonii
ID:
1592995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manzan. & Gouda

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 66: 252 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047889

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Hansonii
  • Hansonii Tillandsia
  • Hansonii's Air Plant

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Description

Tillandsia hansonii (also called Hanson's Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia hansonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is known for its bright and colorful foliage, and is often used to add a splash of color to any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants and toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia hansonii has a yellow flower with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a greyish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia hansonii is a species of bromeliad in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of offsets. It prefers bright light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia hansonii

Tillandsia hansonii can be found in the tropical forests 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175290-1: 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].