Tillandsia buseri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buseri
ID:
576173
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 145 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575505
Common Names
- Buser's Tillandsia
- Buser's Airplant
- Buser's Wild Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Tillandsia buseri buseri [unknown]
Description
Tillandsia buseri (also called Buser's Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It grows in humid forests and other moist areas. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia buseri is used as an ornamental plant and for its air-purifying properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tillandsia buseri has small, white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia buseri is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Tillandsia buseri
Tillandsia buseri can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Tillandsia buseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia buseri?
Tillandsia buseri
What is the common name of Tillandsia buseri?
Buser's Airplant
What is the family of Tillandsia buseri?
Bromeliaceae
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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253658-2: 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].