Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 271 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580901
Common Names
- Tillandsia lorentziana
- Lorentziana
- T. lorentziana
Description
Tillandsia lorentziana (also called 'Lorentz's Tillandsia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia lorentziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia lorentziana has a small, tubular flower with a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia lorentziana is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from offsets or from seed. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offsets from the mother plant and pot them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and place in bright, indirect light. The offsets should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Tillandsia lorentziana
Tillandsia lorentziana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Tillandsia lorentziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia lorentziana?
Tillandsia lorentziana
What is the common name of Tillandsia lorentziana?
Lorentz's Airplant
Where does Tillandsia lorentziana grow?
It is native to Mexico.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125345-1: 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].