Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
vriesioides
ID:
587565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 45: 187 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586897

Common Names

  • Vriesioides Tillandsia
  • Vriesea Moss
  • Vriesea-Moss

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Description

Tillandsia vriesioides (also called Vriesea Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico. It has thin, wiry leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia vriesioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to create unique displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia vriesioides has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia vriesioides 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 vriesioides

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

Tillandsia vriesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia vriesioides?

Tillandsia vriesioides

What is the common name of Tillandsia vriesioides?

Vriesea

What is the habitat of Tillandsia vriesioides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in humid and shady areas.

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

Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254429-2: 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].