Tillandsia ovatispicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatispicata
ID:
1521289
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gouda
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2018(1): 19 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007951
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Tillandsia ovatispicata (also called Ovate-spiked 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 is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and in cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia ovatispicata is often used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an air plant, as it is able to absorb moisture and nutrients from the air. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it absorbs pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia ovatispicata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia ovatispicata is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tillandsia ovatispicata
Tillandsia ovatispicata can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Tillandsia ovatispicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia ovatispicata?
Tillandsia ovatispicata
What type of plant is Tillandsia ovatispicata?
Tillandsia ovatispicata is a type of bromeliad plant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia ovatispicata?
Tillandsia ovatispicata is found in dry, rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77179024-1: 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].