Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mollis
ID:
582279

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Hrom. & W.Till

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 142: 123 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581611

Common Names

  • Soft Air Plant
  • Mollis Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Mollis

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Description

Tillandsia mollis (also called Soft Airplant, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic plant with thin, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in pine-oak forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia mollis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens or in containers. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to create a natural privacy barrier. The plant has fragrant yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia mollis var. reptans Ayarde & Bulacio
Tillandsia mollis var. mollis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia mollis is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia mollis is a species of epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from offsets or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Tillandsia mollis

Tillandsia mollis is native to Mexico and can be found in high-altitude, dry areas.

Tillandsia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia mollis?

Tillandsia mollis

What is the common name of Tillandsia mollis?

Mollis tillandsia

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia mollis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Helmut Hromadnik (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hrom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254062-2: 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].