Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
witeckii
ID:
1305773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Büneker, R.Pontes & K.Soares

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 69: 92 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318227

Common Names

  • Witeck's Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia witeckii
  • Witeck Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia witeckii (also called Witeck's airplant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic bromeliad found in South America. It has a short, cylindrical stem with a single whorl of leaves. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia witeckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia witeckii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia witeckii is an evergreen, epiphytic bromeliad that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be replanted in their permanent location.

Where to Find Tillandsia witeckii

Tillandsia witeckii can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.

Tillandsia witeckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia witeckii?

Tillandsia witeckii

What type of plant is Tillandsia witeckii?

Air plant

Where is Tillandsia witeckii native to?

Brazil

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

Kelen Pureza Soares (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Soares' in the authors string.
Henrique Mallmann Büneker (b.2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Büneker' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Corrêa Pontes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Pontes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144156-1: 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].