Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
tricholepis
ID:
586599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 237 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585931

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Tricholepis
  • Tillandsia Tectorum
  • Tillandsia Tenebra

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia tricholepis tricholepis [unknown]
  • Tillandsia coarctata Gillies ex Mez [superfluous]
  • Tillandsia bryoides Griseb. ex Baker [valid]

Description

Tillandsia tricholepis (also called Hair-Leaved Air Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in humid, tropical climates in a variety of habitats, including rocky areas, cliffs, and trees.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia tricholepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia tricholepis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia tricholepis is a hardy air plant that is easy to propagate from offsets. Offsets should be carefully removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-drained soil. The offsets should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tillandsia tricholepis

Tillandsia tricholepis can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Tillandsia tricholepis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Tillandsia tricholepis?

Tillandsia tricholepis prefers temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal soil pH for Tillandsia tricholepis?

Tillandsia tricholepis prefers a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

What is the optimal sunlight for Tillandsia tricholepis?

Tillandsia tricholepis 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125736-1: 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].