Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehlers & Lautner
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2007: 56 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837115
Common Names
- Tillandsia Yutaninoensis
- Yutaninoensis Tillandsia
- Yutaninoensis Airplant
Description
Tillandsia yutaninoensis (also called Yutanino Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico. It has a rosette habit and is found in humid forests and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia yutaninoensis is a small, epiphytic plant native to Mexico. It is used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia yutaninoensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are thin and long with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia yutaninoensis is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers a bright, but not direct, light and a well-drained soil mix. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed bed. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tillandsia yutaninoensis
Tillandsia yutaninoensis is endemic to Mexico.
Tillandsia yutaninoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia yutaninoensis?
Tillandsia yutaninoensis
What are the common names of Tillandsia yutaninoensis?
Common names of Tillandsia yutaninoensis include Yutani airplant and Yutani tillandsia
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia yutaninoensis?
Tillandsia yutaninoensis is native to Mexico and typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates
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:77087498-1: 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].