Tillandsia pyramidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyramidata
ID:
584267
Status:
valid
Authors:
André
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bromel. Andr. : 86 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583599
Common Names
- Tillandsia pyramidata
- Pyramid Airplant
- Pyramid Tillandsia
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Tillandsia pyramidata (also called Pyramid Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an epiphytic plant, growing up to 30 cm tall, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia pyramidata is used as an ornamental plant, for air purification, and for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tillandsia pyramidata var. pyramidataTillandsia pyramidata var. vivipara Rauh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia pyramidata is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Tillandsia pyramidata is a small, epiphytic bromeliad native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is usually propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Tillandsia pyramidata
Tillandsia pyramidata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Tillandsia pyramidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia pyramidata?
Tillandsia pyramidata
What type of plant is Tillandsia pyramidata?
It is an epiphytic plant
Where is Tillandsia pyramidata found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of 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
Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254185-2: 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].