Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cotagaitensis
ID:
577556

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Hrom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 147: 284 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576888



Common Names

  • Tillandsia Cotagaitensis
  • Cotagaita Airplant
  • Tillandsia


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Description

Tillandsia cotagaitensis (also called Cotagaita airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to South America, from Venezuela south to Argentina. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia cotagaitensis is used for making furniture, construction, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia cotagaitensis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia cotagaitensis is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Bolivia. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It needs bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and misted to keep the humidity high.

Where to Find Tillandsia cotagaitensis

Tillandsia cotagaitensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Tillandsia cotagaitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia cotagaitensis?

Tillandsia cotagaitensis

What type of plant is Tillandsia cotagaitensis?

Tillandsia cotagaitensis is an epiphytic plant

Where is Tillandsia cotagaitensis found?

Tillandsia cotagaitensis is found in Brazil

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

Lieselotte Hromadnik (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hrom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286139-2: 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].