Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
truxillana
ID:
586757

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 503 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586089

Common Names

  • Tillandsia truxillana
  • Truxillan Airplant
  • Truxillan Wild Pine

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Description

Tillandsia truxillana (also called Truxillana, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to South America, typically found in humid, tropical forests. It has a green stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It produces small white flowers, followed by small, round, yellow fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia truxillana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia truxillana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have two thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia truxillana can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia truxillana

Tillandsia truxillana is found in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Tillandsia truxillana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia truxillana?

Tillandsia truxillana

What is the family of Tillandsia truxillana?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Tillandsia truxillana?

Truxillana Airplant

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254382-2: 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].