Tillandsia bryoides
Tillandsia bryoides is a plant species in the family Bromeliaceae. This species is native to Bolivia and Peru.
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 |
Binomial name | |
Tillandsia bryoides Griseb. ex Baker | |
Synonyms | |
Tillandsia minutiflora |
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]
- From the Botanical Garden of Heidelberg, Germany
References
- Checklist of Bolivian Bromeliaceae Archived 2010-11-29 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 21 October 2009
- BROMELIACEAE DA MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA retrieved 22 October 2009
- Identification key
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