Tillandsia samaipatensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samaipatensis
ID:
585131
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Till
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1996: 36 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584463
Common Names
- Tillandsia samaipatensis
- Samaipatensis Airplant
- Tillandsia samaipatensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia samaipatensis (also called Samaipata Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees for support, and has thin, silver-green leaves. It produces small, pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia samaipatensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia samaipatensis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia samaipatensis is an epiphytic plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, as it can suffer from root rot if overwatered.
Where to Find Tillandsia samaipatensis
Tillandsia samaipatensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.
Tillandsia samaipatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia samaipatensis?
Tillandsia samaipatensis
What is the common name of Tillandsia samaipatensis?
Samaipata Air Plant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia samaipatensis?
It is native to Bolivia.
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
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312632-2: 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].