Tillandsia achyrostachys
Tillandsia achyrostachys (Morren and Baker, 1889) is a perennial plant in the genus Tillandsia.
| Tillandsia achyrostachys | |
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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. achyrostachys |
| Binomial name | |
| Tillandsia achyrostachys E.Morren ex Baker | |
The name straw-eared refers to the wrinkled cover leaves.
Description
Shape: stemless, 40 cm high with a flower stalk, the leaves forming an erect rosette.
Leaf bases: oblong-ovate, 2–3 cm wide, 4–6 cm long, gray scaly.
Leaves: erect, slightly curved at the top, narrow lanceolate, 20 cm long and 2 cm wide, above the base.
Flower stalk: upright bare 15 cm long, 3 to 5 mm wide.
Inflorescence: simple ear, flattened on both sides, 15 to 20 cm long and 2 cm wide.
Cover leaves: densely potted, oval, pointed, 4 cm long, 2 cm wide, membranous, ashy, red or greenish red.
Flowers: upright, indoors, 4–6 cm long, green.
Cup leaves: lanceolate, long, pointed.
Petals: form a narrow tube, 4 cm long.
Anthers: protruding from the flower.
Distribution: Mexico, up to 2000 m.
Treatment: moderate water but not too dry, light shade.
Other: reminiscent of a small T. califann in a flowering state.
Cultivars
- Tillandsia 'Key Lime Sundae'
- Tillandsia 'Pink Chiffon'
References
- 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