Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
imporaensis
ID:
580480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehlers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1998: 76 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579812

Common Names

  • Imporaensis Airplant
  • Wild Pineapple
  • Silver Vase Plant

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Description

Tillandsia imporaensis (also called Imporan Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico. It grows up to 10 cm in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady places in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia imporaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can help to purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tillandsia imporaensis has small, white, tubular flowers. Seed: Tillandsia imporaensis has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Tillandsia imporaensis seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia imporaensis is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia imporaensis

Tillandsia imporaensis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Tillandsia imporaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia imporaensis?

Tillandsia imporaensis

What is the common name of Tillandsia imporaensis?

Imperial airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia imporaensis?

Tillandsia imporaensis is native to the tropical forests of Central 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

Renate Ehlers (1929-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehlers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317669-2: 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].