Tillandsia purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
584235
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 41 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583567
Common Names
- Tillandsia purpurea
- Purple Airplant
- Purple Tillandsia
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Description
Tillandsia purpurea (also called Purple Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an epiphytic plant, growing up to 30 cm tall, with purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, for air purification, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia purpurea is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Tillandsia purpurea is a small, epiphytic bromeliad native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is usually propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Tillandsia purpurea
Tillandsia purpurea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Tillandsia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia purpurea?
Tillandsia purpurea
What type of plant is Tillandsia purpurea?
It is an epiphytic plant
Where is Tillandsia purpurea found?
It is found in the 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
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125541-1: 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].