Biology:Tillandsia bryoides
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
Tillandsia bryoides | |
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Growing on another plant's woody stem, in Peru | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Tillandsia |
Subgenus: | Tillandsia subg. Diaphoranthema |
Species: | T. bryoides
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Binomial name | |
Tillandsia bryoides Griseb. ex Baker
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Synonyms | |
Tillandsia minutiflora |
Tillandsia bryoides is a plant species in the family Bromeliaceae. This species is native to Bolivia and Peru.
Description
Tillandsia bryoides is an extremely small species with thin stems (3–5 mm in diameter), covered in densely packed, imbricate, strict (held against the stem), succulent leaves. It has a single, non-stemmed, self-fertilising flower, with yellow petals. It grows in strong or dappled light, with regular moisture.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ Krömer, Thorsten; Kessler, Michael; Holst, Bruce K.; Luther, Harry E.; Gouda, Eric J.; Ibisch, Pierre L.; Till, Walter; Vásquez, Roberto (1 October 1999). "Checklist of Bolivian Bromeliaceae with Notes on Species Distribution and Levels of Endemism" (in en). Selbyana 20 (2): 201–223. ISSN 2689-0682. https://journals.flvc.org/selbyana/article/view/120295.
- ↑ Martinelli, Gustavo; Vieira, Cláudia Magalhães; Gonzalez, Marcos; Leitman, Paula; Piratininga, Andréa; Costa, Andrea Ferreira da; Forzza, Rafaela Campostrini (January 2008). "Bromeliaceae da Mata Atlântica Brasileira: lista de espécies, distribuição e conservação" (in pt-BR). Rodriguésia 59 (1): 209–258. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200859114.
- ↑ Identification key
Wikidata ☰ Q2433500 entry