Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
religiosa
ID:
1328519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hern.-Cárdenas, Gonz.-Rocha, Espejo, López-Ferr., Cerros & E

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 184: 53 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340973

Common Names

  • Tillandsia religiosa
  • Religious Tillandsia
  • Religious Air Plant

Searching for Tillandsia religiosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tillandsia religiosa (also called Religious tillandsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia religiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia religiosa has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, black, berry-like fruits. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Tillandsia religiosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia religiosa is a fast-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is best done through offsets, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The offsets should be about 4-6 inches long and should be placed in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the offsets should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Tillandsia religiosa

Tillandsia religiosa is native to Mexico and Central America.

Tillandsia religiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia religiosa?

Tillandsia religiosa

What is the common name of Tillandsia religiosa?

Religiosa Tillandsia

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia religiosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Renate Ehlers (1929-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehlers' in the authors string.
Edith González-Rocha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.-Rocha' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Hernández-Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hern.-Cárdenas' in the authors string.
Rosa Cerros-Tlatilpa (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143635-1: 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].