Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
vicentina
ID:
587364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 364 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586696

Common Names

  • Tillandsia vicentina
  • Vicentina Airplant
  • Vicentina Ball Moss

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia vicentina vicentina [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia vicentina (also called Vicente's Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic perennial with small white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia vicentina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia vicentina has small, tubular flowers with white petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia vicentina is a species of airplant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from offsets or cuttings. Place the cuttings in a bright, indirect light and water regularly. The plant will flower in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Tillandsia vicentina

Tillandsia vicentina can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Tillandsia vicentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia vicentina?

Tillandsia vicentina

What type of plant is Tillandsia vicentina?

Air plant

Where is Tillandsia vicentina native to?

Central and South America

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254418-2: 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].