Tillandsia pinnato-digitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnato-digitata
ID:
583604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 39 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582936
Common Names
- Pinnato-Digitata Airplant
- Pinnato-Digitata Tillandsia
- Pinnato-Digitata's Airplant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia pinnato-digitata (also called Pinnate-digitate Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in humid, tropical environments, such as rainforest and cloud forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia pinnato-digitata is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for air purification and to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia pinnato-digitata is small and white. The seed is tiny and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia pinnato-digitata is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It is native to Mexico and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and need light to germinate.
Where to Find Tillandsia pinnato-digitata
Tillandsia pinnato-digitata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Tillandsia pinnato-digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia pinnato-digitata?
Tillandsia pinnato-digitata
What is the common name of Tillandsia pinnato-digitata?
Fingerleaf airplant
Where is Tillandsia pinnato-digitata native to?
Mexico
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
IPNI record: 125493-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001419457
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-269514: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.