Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hemkeri
ID:
580095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 16: 28 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579427

Common Names

  • Ball Moss
  • Old Man's Beard
  • Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia hemkeri (also called Hemker's Air Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia hemkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia hemkeri has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia hemkeri is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in bright, indirect light. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Tillandsia hemkeri

Tillandsia hemkeri can be found in Mexico.

Tillandsia hemkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia hemkeri?

Tillandsia hemkeri

What is the common name of Tillandsia hemkeri?

Hemker's Airplant

What is the family of Tillandsia hemkeri?

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253905-2: 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].