Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
utriculata
ID:
587107

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 286 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586439

Common Names

  • Giant Airplant
  • Tillandsia Utriculata
  • Utriculata Airplant

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia ehrenbergii Klotzsch ex Beer [unknown]
  • Tillandsia ramosa Sweet [unknown]
  • Tillandsia utriculata utriculata [unknown]
  • Vriesea ramosa Beer [unknown]
  • Tillandsia ehrenbergii (K.Koch) Klotzsch ex Mez [valid]

Description

Tillandsia utriculata (also called Giant Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows on trees and other plants in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia utriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known to be a good air purifier and can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia utriculata is purple, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia utriculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tillandsia utriculata

Tillandsia utriculata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical montane forests.

Tillandsia utriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia utriculata?

Tillandsia utriculata

What is the family of Tillandsia utriculata?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Tillandsia utriculata?

Giant 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254406-2: 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].