Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
lampropoda
ID:
580936

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 17: 320 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580268

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Lampropoda
  • Lampropoda Airplant
  • Lampropoda

Searching for Tillandsia lampropoda? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tillandsia lampropoda lampropoda [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia lampropoda (also called Lampropoda airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in humid forests, often on trees, and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia lampropoda is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia lampropoda has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

Searching for Tillandsia lampropoda? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia lampropoda is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or basket. It prefers bright light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly in the growing season. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Tillandsia lampropoda

Tillandsia lampropoda is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tillandsia lampropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia lampropoda?

Tillandsia lampropoda

What is the common name of Tillandsia lampropoda?

Lampropoda Airplant

What type of environment does Tillandsia lampropoda prefer?

Tillandsia lampropoda prefers warm, humid environments with plenty of air circulation.

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253975-2: 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].