Tillandsia trauneri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trauneri
ID:
586588
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Hrom.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1994: 50 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585920
Common Names
- Tillandsia Trauneri
- Trauneri Air Plant
- Trauneri Tillandsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia trauneri (also called Giant Airplant, among many other common names) is a large, epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, leathery leaves that grow in a rosette pattern and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in humid, tropical forests and is often seen growing on tree branches.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia trauneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia trauneri has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia trauneri can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the offsets should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Tillandsia trauneri
Tillandsia trauneri can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Tillandsia trauneri FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Tillandsia trauneri?
Tillandsia trauneri prefers temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What is the optimal soil pH for Tillandsia trauneri?
Tillandsia trauneri prefers a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
What is the optimal sunlight for Tillandsia trauneri?
Tillandsia trauneri prefers partial shade.
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:312628-2: 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].