Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
peiranoi
ID:
583363

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 2: 14 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582695

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Peiranoi
  • Peiranoi Airplant
  • Peiranoi-flowered Airplant

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Description

Tillandsia peiranoi (also called Peirano's Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is an epiphyte that grows on trees and rocks in humid, tropical forests. It has thin, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia peiranoi is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia peiranoi has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia peiranoi is a fast-growing, epiphytic plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It can also be propagated by air layering.

Where to Find Tillandsia peiranoi

Tillandsia peiranoi is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks throughout Mexico.

Tillandsia peiranoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia peiranoi?

Tillandsia peiranoi

What is the common name of Tillandsia peiranoi?

Peirano's Airplant

What type of plant is Tillandsia peiranoi?

Epiphytic bromeliad

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

Alberto Castellanos (1896-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cast.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254129-2: 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].