Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
horstii
ID:
580316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 27: 5 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579648

Common Names

  • Horstii Airplant
  • Horstii Tillandsia
  • Horstii Wild Pineapple

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Description

Tillandsia horstii (also called Horst's Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Guatemala and Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia horstii is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with bright yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia horstii is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia horstii is a perennial epiphytic plant that grows best in bright, indirect light. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Tillandsia horstii

Tillandsia horstii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Tillandsia horstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia horstii?

Tillandsia horstii

What is the common name of Tillandsia horstii?

Horst's Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia horstii?

Tillandsia horstii is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

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:253921-2: 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].