Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pseudobaileyi
ID:
583974

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7: 363 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583306

Common Names

  • Tillandsia pseudobaileyi
  • Pseudobaileyi Tillandsia
  • False Bailey's Airplant

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Description

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi (also called False Bailey Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi sub. pseudobaileyi
Tillandsia pseudobaileyi sub. yucatanensis I.Ramírez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia pseudobaileyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tillandsia pseudobaileyi

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi FAQ

What type of plant is Tillandsia pseudobaileyi?

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

Where is Tillandsia pseudobaileyi native to?

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi is native to Bolivia and Peru.

What is the lifespan of Tillandsia pseudobaileyi?

The lifespan of Tillandsia pseudobaileyi is unknown.

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

Cecelia Sue Gardner (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286190-2: 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].