Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mereliana
ID:
915324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinini

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Rojasiana 8: 73 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914659

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Mereliana
  • Mereliana Airplant
  • Mereliana Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia mereliana (also called Mereliana Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of airplant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic plant with long, thin leaves that grow in clumps. The leaves are light green and have a distinctive mereliana shape.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia mereliana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia mereliana is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower with a yellow-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia mereliana is a perennial bromeliad that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Tillandsia mereliana

Tillandsia mereliana can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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

Aurelio Schinini (1943-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099937-1: 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].