Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
zecheri
ID:
588029

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Till

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1983: 6 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587361



Common Names

  • Tillandsia Zecheri
  • Zecheri Air Plant
  • Zecheri Bromeliad


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Description

Tillandsia zecheri (also called Zecher's airplant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a rosette of gray-green leaves and produces a tall spike of pink flowers. It is commonly found growing on trees and rocks in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia zecheri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in air-plant displays.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia zecheri var. cafayatensis Palací & G.K.Br.
Tillandsia zecheri var. zecheri
Tillandsia zecheri for. brealitoensis Palací & G.K.Br.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia zecheri is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia zecheri is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tillandsia zecheri

Tillandsia zecheri is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Tillandsia zecheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia zecheri?

Tillandsia zecheri

What is the family of Tillandsia zecheri?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Tillandsia zecheri?

Zecher's airplant

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302623-2: 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].