Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
crocata
ID:
577643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(É.Morren) N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Johnson's Gard. Dict. : 1015 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576975



Common Names

  • Crocata
  • Crocata Tillandsia
  • Crocata Airplant


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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia crocata Baker [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia crocata (also called Scarlet Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical moist forests, tropical wet forests, and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia crocata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia crocata has a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia crocata is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly with a misting spray. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by planting the offsets that form at the base of the plant.

Where to Find Tillandsia crocata

Tillandsia crocata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Tillandsia crocata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia crocata?

Tillandsia crocata

What is the common name of Tillandsia crocata?

Crocata Tillandsia

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia crocata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015422-1: 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].