Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
stellifera
ID:
807370

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Hrom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 5: 62 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806704

Common Names

  • Tillandsia stellifera
  • Stelliferous Airplant
  • Stelliferous Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia stellifera (also called 'Star-bearing Tillandsia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, growing at elevations between 500 and 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia stellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia stellifera has a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia stellifera is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too much.

Where to Find Tillandsia stellifera

Tillandsia stellifera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Tillandsia stellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia stellifera?

Tillandsia stellifera

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia stellifera?

Tropical rainforest

What is the average height of Tillandsia stellifera?

15-20 meters

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

Lieselotte Hromadnik (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hrom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071653-1: 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].