Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
paraensis
ID:
583148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(2): 586 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582480

Common Names

  • Paraensis Tillandsia
  • Paraensis Air Plant
  • Tillandsia Paraensis

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia sanctae-crucis S.Moore ex Mez [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia paraensis (also called Para's Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a species of Tillandsia native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant growing to 10 cm (4 in) tall with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia paraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia paraensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia paraensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant growing to 15 cm (6 in) tall. The leaves are linear, up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The flowers are white, 1 cm (0.4 in) long. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Tillandsia paraensis

Tillandsia paraensis is native to Brazil and can be found in humid tropical forests.

Tillandsia paraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia paraensis?

Tillandsia paraensis

What is the common name of Tillandsia paraensis?

Paraense Airplant

Where does Tillandsia paraensis grow?

It is native to Brazil

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254114-2: 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].