Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
bourgaei
ID:
575792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 25: 278 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575124



Common Names

  • Tillandsia bourgaei
  • Silver Vase Plant
  • Air Plant


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Description

Tillandsia bourgaei (also called 'Bourg's Air Plant', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with stiff, gray-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia bourgaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia bourgaei has small, white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia bourgaei is an epiphytic plant that grows best in bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Tillandsia bourgaei

Tillandsia bourgaei is native to Mexico.

Tillandsia bourgaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia bourgaei?

Tillandsia bourgaei

What is the common name of Tillandsia bourgaei?

Bourg's airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia bourgaei?

Tillandsia bourgaei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253633-2: 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].