Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
walter-richteri
ID:
587607

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Weber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 34: 102 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586939

Common Names

  • Walter-Richteri Tillandsia
  • Walter-Richter's Moss
  • Walter-Richter's-Moss

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Description

Tillandsia walter-richteri (also called Walter-Richter's airplant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a rosette of gray-green leaves and produces a tall spike of pink flowers. It is commonly found growing on trees and rocks in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia walter-richteri 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 walter-richteri is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. To propagate from division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, then replant the sections in the desired location. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Tillandsia walter-richteri

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

Tillandsia walter-richteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia walter-richteri?

Tillandsia walter-richteri

What is the common name of Tillandsia walter-richteri?

Walter-Richter's Airplant

What is the habitat of Tillandsia walter-richteri?

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

Wilhelm Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286218-2: 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].