Tillandsia albida is a plant species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico.
Tillandsia albida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Tillandsia |
Subgenus: | Tillandsia subg. Tillandsia |
Species: | T. albida
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Binomial name | |
Tillandsia albida Mez & Purpus
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Description
editThe Tillandsia albida is a light green/white air plant which tolerates dry conditions. Its flowers are a light cream color. It enjoys bright light and warm weather. It is endemic to Mexico.
Cultivars
edit- Tillandsia 'Impression Perfection'
- Tillandsia 'Tall Stranger'
References
edit- Espejo-Serna, Adolfo; López-Ferrari, Ana Rosa; Ramírez-morillo, Ivón; Holst, Bruce K.; Luther, Harry E.; Till, Walter (1 June 2004). "Checklist of Mexican Bromeliaceae with Notes on Species Distribution and Levels of Endemism". Selbyana. 25 (1): 33–86. ISSN 2689-0682. JSTOR 41760147.
- BSI Cultivar Registry Retrieved 11 October 2009
- http://www.rainforestflora.com/store/tillandsia/A10050/albida/