Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pfisteri
ID:
583539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 50: 7 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582871

Common Names

  • Pfisteri Air Plant
  • Pfisteri Tillandsia
  • Pfisteri Spanish Moss

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Description

Tillandsia pfisteri (also called 'Pfister's Airplant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial epiphytic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia pfisteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts and decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia pfisteri has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia pfisteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Tillandsia pfisteri

Tillandsia pfisteri can be found in Central and South America.

Tillandsia pfisteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia pfisteri?

Tillandsia pfisteri

What is the common name of Tillandsia pfisteri?

Pfisteri Tillandsia

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia pfisteri?

Tillandsia pfisteri is native to Central and South America

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:286184-2: 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].