Tillandsia hondurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hondurensis
ID:
580306
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 33: 5 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579638
Common Names
- Hondurensis Airplant
- Hondurensis Tillandsia
- Hondurensis Wild Pineapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia hondurensis (also called Honduran Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Guatemala and Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia hondurensis is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a houseplant or in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia hondurensis is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia hondurensis is a perennial epiphytic plant that grows best in bright, indirect light. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Tillandsia hondurensis
Tillandsia hondurensis can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Tillandsia hondurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia hondurensis?
Tillandsia hondurensis
What is the common name of Tillandsia hondurensis?
Honduran Airplant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia hondurensis?
Tillandsia hondurensis is native to Honduras.
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
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253920-2: 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].