Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
queroensis
ID:
584343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilmartin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 16: 159 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583675

Common Names

  • Tillandsia queroensis
  • Queroensis Airplant
  • Silver Vase Plant

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Description

Tillandsia queroensis (also called Quero Air Plant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Peru and Ecuador. It has a rosette of linear, grey-green leaves and produces white, tubular flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia queroensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia queroensis are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia queroensis is a small, epiphytic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America and is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tillandsia queroensis

Tillandsia queroensis can be found in 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

Amy Jean Gilmartin (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilmartin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125549-1: 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].