Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehlers & L.Hrom.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1996: 76 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579363
Common Names
- Hase's Airplant
- Hase's Silver-Leaf Airplant
- Hase's Silver-Leaf Tillandsia
Description
Tillandsia hasei (also called Air Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky and sandy soils, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia hasei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to improve air quality by absorbing pollutants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia hasei is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia hasei is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tillandsia hasei
Tillandsia hasei is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Tillandsia hasei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia hasei?
Tillandsia hasei
What is the common name of Tillandsia hasei?
Air Plant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia hasei?
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:313682-2: 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].