Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
bryoides
ID:
576087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 334 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575419



Common Names

  • Tillandsia Bryoides
  • Bryoides's Airplant
  • Bryoides's Tillandsia


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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia coarctata Gillies ex Ball [unknown]
  • Tillandsia coarctata Gillies ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia bryoides (also called Bryoid Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It grows on trees and rocks in humid forests. It has a rosette of leaves and a short spike of small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia bryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia bryoides has small, white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia bryoides is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and borne in a terminal inflorescence. It is propagated by seed and offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tillandsia bryoides

Tillandsia bryoides can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Tillandsia bryoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia bryoides?

Tillandsia bryoides

What is the common name of Tillandsia bryoides?

Bryoid Airplant

What type of plant is Tillandsia bryoides?

Epiphyte

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-268676: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.