Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
malzinei
ID:
581840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(É.Morren) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Kew Gard. Rep. 1878: 59 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581172

Common Names

  • Mallemontii Airplant
  • Mallemontii Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Mallemontii

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Synonyms

  • Vriesea malzinei É.Morren [valid]
  • Vriesea malzinei disticha L.B.Sm. [valid]

Description

Tillandsia malzinei (also called Malzine's Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that grows in the rainforests of Central and South America. It has long, thin, grey-green leaves and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia malzinei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia malzinei are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia malzinei is propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Replant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Tillandsia malzinei

Tillandsia malzinei can be found in Central and South America.

Tillandsia malzinei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia malzinei?

Tillandsia malzinei

What is the common name of Tillandsia malzinei?

Malzine's Airplant

What type of environment does Tillandsia malzinei prefer?

Tillandsia malzinei 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125368-1: 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].