Tillandsia rariflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rariflora
ID:
584431
Status:
valid
Authors:
André
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Énum. Bromél. : 8 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583763
Common Names
- Tillandsia rariflora
- Rariflora Airplant
- Silver Vase Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia rariflora (also called Rare-Flowered Air Plant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with small, gray-green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It is native to Mexico and typically grows in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia rariflora is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia rariflora is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia rariflora is a species of air plant that can be propagated from offsets or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be misted with water regularly.
Where to Find Tillandsia rariflora
Tillandsia rariflora can be found in the wild in Mexico and Central America.
Tillandsia rariflora FAQ
What is the common name of Tillandsia rariflora?
Rare-flowered airplant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia rariflora?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
What are the uses of Tillandsia rariflora?
Tillandsia rariflora is used as an ornamental plant
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:254192-2: 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].