Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hirta
ID:
580254

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Till & L.Hrom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 147: 285 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579586

Common Names

  • Hairy Airplant
  • Hairy Tillandsia
  • Hairy Bromeliad

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Description

Tillandsia hirta (also called Hairy Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink or purple. It grows in humid forests and in rocky areas, such as cliffs and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia hirta is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a houseplant or in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia hirta has yellow flowers with a white center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia hirta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plants regularly and to fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia hirta

Tillandsia hirta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tillandsia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia hirta?

Tillandsia hirta

What is the common name of Tillandsia hirta?

Hairy airplant

What type of plant is Tillandsia hirta?

Airplant

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Helmut Hromadnik (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hrom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286162-2: 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].