Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
583675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 37 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583007

Common Names

  • Platyphylla Airplant
  • Platyphylla Tillandsia
  • Platyphylla's Airplant

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Description

Tillandsia platyphylla (also called Broadleaf 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 platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for air purification and to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia platyphylla is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a potting mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tillandsia platyphylla

Tillandsia platyphylla can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Tillandsia platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia platyphylla?

Tillandsia platyphylla

What is the common name of Tillandsia platyphylla?

Platyphylla airplant

Where is Tillandsia platyphylla 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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254147-2: 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].