Tillandsia lucida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
581591
Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Morren ex Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 207 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580923
Common Names
- Tillandsia lucida
- Lucida
- T. lucida
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Tillandsia lucida (also called Shining Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Central America, and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia lucida is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia lucida has small, tubular flowers that are usually white, yellow or purple. The flowers are surrounded by a pair of long, narrow bracts. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are very small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia lucida is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The offsets should be carefully separated from the mother plant and potted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tillandsia lucida
Tillandsia lucida is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Tillandsia lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia lucida?
Tillandsia lucida
What is the common name of Tillandsia lucida?
Shiny Airplant
Where does Tillandsia lucida 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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254019-2: 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].