Tillandsia oxapampae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxapampae
ID:
582930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh & von Bismarck
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 53: 20 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582262
Common Names
- Tillandsia oxapampae
- Oxapampa Airplant
- Oxapampa Tillandsia
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Tillandsia oxapampae (also called 'Oxapampa Tillandsia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is found in montane forests and shrublands. It is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia oxapampae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia oxapampae is white with a yellow center, and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia oxapampae is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Tillandsia oxapampae
Tillandsia oxapampae can be found in Peru.
Tillandsia oxapampae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia oxapampae?
Tillandsia oxapampae
What is the common name of Tillandsia oxapampae?
Oxapampae Airplant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia oxapampae?
Tillandsia oxapampae is native to Peru.
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
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907193-1: 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].