Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
izabalensis
ID:
1321246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pinzón, I.Ramírez & Carnevali

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 61: 11 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333700

Common Names

  • Izabalensis Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Izabalensis
  • Tillandsia izabalensis

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Description

Tillandsia izabalensis (also called Izabal airplant, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Guatemala. It has a bright green, leathery leaf with a distinctively wavy margin. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forest floors and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia izabalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia izabalensis has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, round, flattened fruits containing several seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia izabalensis is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Tillandsia izabalensis

Tillandsia izabalensis is native to Guatemala.

Tillandsia izabalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia izabalensis?

Tillandsia izabalensis

What type of plant is Tillandsia izabalensis?

Tillandsia izabalensis is a species of bromeliad in the Bromeliaceae family.

Where is Tillandsia izabalensis found?

Tillandsia izabalensis is found in 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

Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.
Juan P. Pinzón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinzón' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121123-1: 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].