Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
schusteri
ID:
585428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 58: 37 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584760

Common Names

  • Schusteri's Airplant
  • Schusteri's Tillandsia
  • Schusteri Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia schusteri (also called Schuster's Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has bright pink flowers and long, thin leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia schusteri is used as an ornamental plant and for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia schusteri are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia schusteri is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or objects. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. The soil should be kept slightly moist, but not wet.

Where to Find Tillandsia schusteri

Tillandsia schusteri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Tillandsia schusteri FAQ

What are the common names of Tillandsia schusteri?

Schuster's Airplant

What is the native range of Tillandsia schusteri?

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador

What is the growth habit of Tillandsia schusteri?

Epiphyte

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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286202-2: 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].