Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
jonesii
ID:
580852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Strehl

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 54: 27 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580184

Common Names

  • Tillandsia jonesii
  • Jonesii Air Plant
  • Jonesii Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia jonesii (also called 'Jonesii Air Plant', among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of long, thin leaves that are green in colour and can reach up to 30 cm in length. It grows in humid, tropical climates, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia jonesii is a popular houseplant and is used for its ornamental foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier and can help to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia jonesii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia jonesii is a small epiphytic bromeliad native to tropical America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Tillandsia jonesii

Tillandsia jonesii can be found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Tillandsia jonesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia jonesii?

Tillandsia jonesii

What is the common name of Tillandsia jonesii?

Tillandsia jonesii

What type of plant is Tillandsia jonesii?

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

Teresia Strehl (1941-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005089-1: 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].