Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
macdougallii
ID:
581692

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 277 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581024

Common Names

  • Tillandsia macdougallii
  • Macdougallii Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Macdougallii

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Description

Tillandsia macdougallii (also called MacDougall's Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia macdougallii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food coloring agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia macdougallii are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia macdougallii is a tropical air plant that grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tillandsia macdougallii

Tillandsia macdougallii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Tillandsia macdougallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia macdougallii?

Tillandsia macdougallii

What is the common name of Tillandsia macdougallii?

Macdougallii Tillandsia

What is the family of Tillandsia macdougallii?

Bromeliaceae

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:254023-2: 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].