Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 218 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587028
Common Names
- Werdermann's Airplant
- Werdermann's Tillandsia
- Werdermann's Wild Pineapple
Description
Tillandsia werdermannii (also called Werdermann's airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. It typically grows in rocky areas, cliffs, and walls.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia werdermannii 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 werdermannii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia werdermannii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a short-lived perennial and may need to be replanted every few years.
Where to Find Tillandsia werdermannii
Tillandsia werdermannii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Tillandsia werdermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia werdermannii?
Tillandsia werdermannii
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia werdermannii?
Tillandsia werdermannii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the size of Tillandsia werdermannii?
Tillandsia werdermannii is a small plant, growing to a height of around 10 cm (4 in).
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254438-2: 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].