Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
parryi
ID:
583202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 25: 277 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582534

Common Names

  • Parryi Tillandsia
  • Parryi Air Plant
  • Tillandsia Parryi

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Description

Tillandsia parryi (also called 'Parry's Airplant', among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic flowering plant native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has thin, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows on trees and other plants in humid, tropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia parryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers. Its flowers are used to make tea and its leaves are used to make a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia parryi has small, tubular flowers that are white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia parryi is a slow-growing, epiphytic plant. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers a bright, indirect light and should be kept in a well-draining medium. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia parryi

Tillandsia parryi can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Tillandsia parryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia parryi?

Tillandsia parryi

What are the common names of Tillandsia parryi?

Parry's Airplant, Silver Vase Plant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia parryi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254117-2: 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].