Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
intermedia
ID:
580674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 141 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580006

Common Names

  • Intermediate Airplant
  • Silver Vase Plant
  • Ball Moss

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia paucifolia schubertii Ebel & Roth [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia intermedia (also called Ball Moss, Air Plant, and Wild Pineapple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia intermedia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia intermedia can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Once established, Tillandsia intermedia should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Tillandsia intermedia

Tillandsia intermedia is native to Central and South America.

Tillandsia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia intermedia?

Tillandsia intermedia

What is the common name of Tillandsia intermedia?

Intermediate airplant

What type of plant is Tillandsia intermedia?

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253943-2: 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].