Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sierrahalensis
ID:
838392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 80: 41 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837727



Common Names

  • Tillandsia Sierrahalensis
  • Sierra Halensis Tillandsia
  • Sierra Halensis's Tillandsia


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Description

Tillandsia sierrahalensis (also called 'Sierra Halensis Tillandsia', among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Central America and Mexico. It is a small-sized plant, with a height of up to 0.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia sierrahalensis is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it is known to absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia sierrahalensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia sierrahalensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that requires little care. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay, and prefers a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Tillandsia sierrahalensis

Tillandsia sierrahalensis is found in the dry forests of Mexico.

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447091-2: 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].