Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
teloloapanensis
ID:
917365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehlers & Lautner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bromelie , Sonderh. 6: 101 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916700

Common Names

  • Tillandsia teloloapanensis
  • Teloloapan Airplant
  • Teloloapan Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia teloloapanensis (also called Teloloapan Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphytic herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia teloloapanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia teloloapanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia teloloapanensis is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tillandsia teloloapanensis

Tillandsia teloloapanensis is native to Mexico.

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

Renate Ehlers (1929-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehlers' in the authors string.
Jürgen Lautner (1945-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lautner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103379-1: 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].