Tillandsia spiralipetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiralipetala
ID:
586023
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gouda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 36: 165 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585355
Common Names
- Spiralipetala Tillandsia
- Tillandsia spiralipetala
- Tillandsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia spiralipetala (also called Spiral-petaled airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia spiralipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia spiralipetala is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia spiralipetala is a perennial epiphyte that can be propagated from seeds or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Offsets should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity.
Where to Find Tillandsia spiralipetala
Tillandsia spiralipetala can be found in Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America.
Tillandsia spiralipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia spiralipetala?
Tillandsia spiralipetala
What is the common name of Tillandsia spiralipetala?
Spiralipetala Air Plant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia spiralipetala?
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
Eric Gouda (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286208-2: 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].