Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
marconae
ID:
581907

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Till & Vitek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 149: 144 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581239



Common Names

  • Tillandsia Marconae
  • Marconae Airplant
  • Marconae Tillandsia


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Description

Tillandsia marconae (also called Marcona airplant, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Honduras. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and has a rosette of thin, curved leaves that are green in color. It is found in tropical montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia marconae is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. The plant is also used as a source of timber and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia marconae is yellow and has six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia marconae is a small epiphytic plant, up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Tillandsia marconae

Tillandsia marconae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tillandsia marconae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia marconae?

Tillandsia marconae

What is the common name of Tillandsia marconae?

Marconae

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia marconae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Ernst Vitek (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitek' in the authors string.
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286173-2: 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].