Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
leiboldiana
ID:
581151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 414 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580483

Common Names

  • Tillandsia leiboldiana
  • Leibold's Tillandsia
  • Leiboldiana Tillandsia

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tillandsia leiboldiana leiboldiana [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia leiboldiana (also called Leibold's Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte that is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid, tropical climates and is tolerant of high temperatures. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia leiboldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used to make rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia leiboldiana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia leiboldiana is a small epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Tillandsia leiboldiana

Tillandsia leiboldiana is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in humid, tropical forests.

Tillandsia leiboldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia leiboldiana?

Tillandsia leiboldiana

What is the family of Tillandsia leiboldiana?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Tillandsia leiboldiana?

Leibold's Tillandsia

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125315-1: 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].