Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden ex Ortgies
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 23: 47 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584149
Common Names
- Tillandsia roezlii
- Roezl's Tillandsia
- Roezl's Airplant
Synonyms
- Vriesea roezlii Linden [unknown]
Description
Tillandsia roezlii (also called Ball Moss, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including trees, rocks, and shrubs.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia roezlii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia roezlii has white flowers with six petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia roezlii is an epiphytic bromeliad that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-drained soil mix and watered regularly. Propagation is by division of the mature plant.
Where to Find Tillandsia roezlii
Tillandsia roezlii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Tillandsia roezlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia roezlii?
Tillandsia roezlii
What is the common name of Tillandsia roezlii?
Roezl's Air Plant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia roezlii?
It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125591-1: 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].