Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mauryana
ID:
581984

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 31 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581316

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Mauryana
  • Maury's Airplant
  • Maury's Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia mauryana (also called Maury's airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It grows in dry, rocky areas, typically in areas with high temperatures and low humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia mauryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia mauryana for. secundifolia Ehlers
Tillandsia mauryana for. mauryana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia mauryana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia mauryana is a tropical evergreen epiphyte native to Central and South America. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tillandsia mauryana

Tillandsia mauryana is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Tillandsia mauryana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia mauryana?

Tillandsia mauryana

What is the common name of Tillandsia mauryana?

Maury's Air Plant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia mauryana?

Tropical rainforests of Mexico and Central America

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:254040-2: 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].