Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
575834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 26: 16 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575166



Common Names

  • Tillandsia brachyphylla
  • Silver Vase Plant
  • Air Plant


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Description

Tillandsia brachyphylla (also called 'Short-Leaved 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 brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia brachyphylla has small, white, tubular flowers with purple stripes. Its seeds are tiny, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia brachyphylla is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Tillandsia brachyphylla

Tillandsia brachyphylla is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Tillandsia brachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia brachyphylla?

Tillandsia brachyphylla

What is the common name of Tillandsia brachyphylla?

Short-leaved Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia brachyphylla?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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:253636-2: 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].