Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rauhii
ID:
584442

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 8: 44 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583774

Common Names

  • Tillandsia rauhii
  • Rauhii Airplant
  • Silver Vase Plant

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Description

Tillandsia rauhii (also called Rauh's 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 rauhii is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia rauhii var. rauhii
Tillandsia rauhii var. longispica Rauh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia rauhii is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia rauhii is a tropical air plant that can be propagated from offsets or seed. When propagating from offsets, the offsets should be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The offsets should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tillandsia rauhii

Tillandsia rauhii can be found in the wild in Mexico and Central America.

Tillandsia rauhii FAQ

What is the common name of Tillandsia rauhii?

Rauh's airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia rauhii?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

What are the uses of Tillandsia rauhii?

Tillandsia rauhii 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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254193-2: 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].