Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
magnusiana
ID:
581798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wittm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 66 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581130



Common Names

  • Magnusiana Airplant
  • Magnusiana Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Magnusiana


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Description

Tillandsia magnusiana (also called Magnus' airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is an epiphytic plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is found in humid tropical forests, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia magnusiana is used as an ornamental plant, for air purification, and for making wreaths and decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia magnusiana is white to pink, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia magnusiana is a tropical epiphyte that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Tillandsia magnusiana

Tillandsia magnusiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Tillandsia magnusiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia magnusiana?

Tillandsia magnusiana

What is the family of Tillandsia magnusiana?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Tillandsia magnusiana?

Magnus' Tillandsia

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

Ludwig Wittmack (1839-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wittm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:254029-2: 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].