Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
recurvispica
ID:
1221816

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Hrom. & P.Schneid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1987(1): 1 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221154

Common Names

  • Tillandsia recurvispica
  • Recurvispica Tillandsia
  • Recurvispica

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Description

Tillandsia recurvispica (also called the Recurved-spike Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia recurvispica is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia recurvispica are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia recurvispica is a small, epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It grows in humid, tropical climates and prefers bright, indirect sunlight. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist.

Where to Find Tillandsia recurvispica

Tillandsia recurvispica is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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

Lieselotte Hromadnik (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hrom.' in the authors string.
Peter Schneider (1936-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Schneid.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312581-2: 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].