Tillandsia hotteana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hotteana
ID:
580338
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 16 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579670
Common Names
- Hotteana Tillandsia
- Hotteana Air Plant
- Hotteana Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia hotteana (also called Slipperwort, Pocketbook Plant, and Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has bright yellow flowers with a pouch-like shape and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as mountain forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia hotteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and vivariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia hotteana is purple in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a purple color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia hotteana is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also self-seeding and can spread easily.
Where to Find Tillandsia hotteana
Tillandsia hotteana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Tillandsia hotteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia hotteana?
Tillandsia hotteana
What are the common names of Tillandsia hotteana?
Common names of Tillandsia hotteana include air plant, wild pineapple, and Spanish moss
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia hotteana?
Tillandsia hotteana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253923-2: 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].