Tillandsia violaceiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violaceiflora
ID:
1320743
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Hrom.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2012: 49 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333197
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Tillandsia violaceiflora (also called Violet-flowered Tillandsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in moist forests and other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a terminal raceme of violet flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia violaceiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia violaceiflora has purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia violaceiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tillandsia violaceiflora
Tillandsia violaceiflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Tillandsia violaceiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia violaceiflora?
Tillandsia violaceiflora
What is the common name of Tillandsia violaceiflora?
Violet-flowered Tillandsia
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia violaceiflora?
Tillandsia violaceiflora is native to South America, where it grows in tropical rainforests.
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:77119988-1: 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].