The leaves are below that, and occur mostly in two ranks on opposite sides of the stem but the leaf arrangement is. Tillandsia utriculata grows without discernible stems up to 2 m in height. Diaphoranthema recurvata, renealmia recurvata usda symbol. This complex glycoside may be responsible for the promising anticancer and antiinflammatory properties of this ball moss plant. The name streptophylla means with twisted leaves, and this unique and curly species is considered to be a xeric tillandsia, meaning it thrives in drier conditions. Phylogenetic relationships of the pseudobulbous tillandsia. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Their leaves, more or less silvery in color, are covered with specialized cells trichomes capable of rapidly absorbing water that gathers. The leaves are parallel veined, linear triangular, to 7 cm wide at the base and 1 m in length. Tillandsiafragrant species tillandsia, bromeliads, plant.
Images are provided in galleries and are available by common name, scientific name, family, ecosystem, and wetland indicator status. Pdf fog interception by ball moss tillandsia recurvata. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. It is a member of the bromeliad or pineapple family family bromeliaceae. In illinois it just barely appears, so it does not usually acheive the dense populations the others have issues with. Mexican bromeliad weevil metamasius callizona, illegal collecting, habitat destruction. Tillandsia bromeliad species, air plant, ball moss tillandsia. Older plants develop multiple ramets or clones which form a spherical tussock and can range in size from a golf ball to a basketball. Effect of hostbark extracts on seed germination in tillandsia recurvata, an epiphytic bromeliad volume 26 issue 6 susana valenciadiaz, alejandro florespalacios, veronica rodriguezlopez, elsa venturazapata, antonio r.
Futher, this book gives excellent historical information on the discovery of tillandsia. Clumps of tillandsia usneoides spanish moss sometimes land on wires, but they do not survive. A fragrant tillandsia species with beautiful white flowers that have a gardenialike scent. Isolation, purification and partial characterization of a glycoside from the jamaican ball moss plant tillandsia recurvata l. Commonly known as air plants, they are found from jungle, rain forest and desert environments. Initial isolation and characterization screens have been carried out on the jamaican ball moss tillandsia recurvata l. Article pdf available in cancer cell international 171. Jan 28, 2017 tillandsia recurvata is indigenous to the warmer regions of the americas. This graceful tillandsia is the only hybrid we know of between two species of the miniature tillandsia subgenus, diaphoranthema. When we first imported tillandsia to japan, we may have emphasized too much, how easy it is to grow these plants, as we wanted to spread tillandsia. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. Just one detail not mentioned is that tillandsia recurvata is a nitrogen fixing plant, so if you do harvest it from your tree, use it for fertilizer. The tillandsia streptophylla is known as shirley temple for its curly mane of leaves.
Easy to grow as an epiphyte or larger and faster as a potted plant in a fast draining soil mix. Plant odditiestillandsia recurvataflorida ball moss. Some popular tillandsia species can be planted in pumices or barks. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Growing guide for tillandsia air plants introduction. On the other hand, they grow quite well when they are just put in. The plants database includes the following 4 subspecies of tillandsia fasciculata.
These 12 exemplars in this clade are among the 269 species previously recognized as subgenus tillandsia by gardner 1986 in her preliminary classification. L48 n, pr n, vi tillandsia recurvata has narrow leaves forming grayish balllike clusters on branches of deciduous trees it is a member of the bromeliad or pineapple family family. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. It grows well in areas with low light, little airflow, and high humidity, which is commonly provided by southern shade trees, often the southern live oak quercus virginiana. Apr 29, 2011 welcome to the famous daves garden website.
Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of northern mexico and southeastern united states, mesoamerica and the caribbean to mid argentina. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Tillandsia recurvata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Tillandsia erubescens tillandsia ionantha photo by.
Apr 14, 2020 inhibitory effects of bark chemicals of host ipomoea murucoides on seed germination of epiphyte tillandsia recurvata. Small ball moss, ball moss bromeliaceae bromeliad family synonyms. Cactus and succulent journal features articles about cacti and other succulent plants and is meant for professionals and hobbyists alike. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Beer diaphoranthema uniflora kunth beer phytarrhiza ciliata e. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Plants profile for tillandsia recurvata small ballmoss. Correlational evidence suggests that epiphytes may be either mutualists or structural parasites, as has been proposed for tillandsia recurvata on parkinsonia praecox. Tillandsias comprise the largest number of species within the bromeliad family bromeliaceae and also span the widest range of territory. The leaves are in a rosette forming a series of cups at their base that can hold water and detritus. Unearthing the medicinal properties of tillandsia recurvata. They are native to the warmer climates of the americas. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Isolation, purification and partial characterization of a.
Tillandsia recurvata is the only epiphyte that regularly lives on telephone wires. Effect of hostbark extracts on seed germination in tillandsia recurvata, an epiphytic bromeliad. It describes the needs of airplants in an easy to read format. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. A highly potent anticancer flavanone from tillandsia recurvata l. Giant wild pine, swollen wild pine, spreading airplant. While backpacking in the chisos mts of big bend np, we took an exploratory look up a side canyon. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Tillandsia recurvata is indigenous to the warmer regions of the americas. Plant database lady bird johnson wildflower center. Each plant is different with unique curling leaves. Tillandsia is the largest genus in the bromeliad family, accounting for approximately 550 of the over 2500 species of bromeliads.
Media in category tillandsia recurvatathe following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. The blushing bride tillandsia ionantha is a slowgrowing variety and perhaps one of the mainstays in most everyones collection, requiring bright light and controlled watering to prevent constant wetness. Inhibitory effects of bark chemicals of host ipomoea murucoides on seed germination of epiphyte tillandsia recurvata. On jan 20, 2005, cyroc from upper marlboro, md wrote. Tillandsia recurvata can be grown like other bromeliads or orchids, tied to a decorative piece of wood or tree bark or in an orchid basket. The term air plants is the common name for bromeliad species belonging to the tillandsia genus.
Extra large plants of the ultimate fragrant tillandsia. Of all tillandsias, this is the only one that grow large, has a colorful, spectacular, longlasting inflorescence and grows a multitude of new plants on the spent inflorescence. Different ways to grow tillandsias from seed andrew. Tillandsia recurvata has narrow leaves forming grayish balllike clusters on branches of deciduous trees. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf hlbt100. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. After flowering, the seeds will often germinate right out of the seedpod as seen in the first photo. Floridian, polarbear and mono have pretty much covered it. Plants profile for tillandsia fasciculata giant airplant. Tillandsia gardneri is an epiphytic perennial species with pretty silvery leaves. Tillandsia recurvata name synonyms diaphoranthema recurvata l. This page was last edited on 26 september 2014, at 18. Shop tillandsia from air plant design studio, premium supplier of air plants. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf fog interception by ball moss tillandsia recurvata article pdf available in hydrology and earth system sciences 72 march 2010 with 251 reads. The effects that epiphytes have on their hosts have been poorly explored in an experimentally. Though not a harmful parasite in the same sense as plants such as mistletoes that feed on the sap of the host, ball moss may compete with a host tree for sunlight and. Their leaves, more or less silvery in color, are covered with specialized cells. The leaves are silvery and this tillandsia grows into a beautiful clump. Louisiana plant id is an online resource for images and descrptions of louisiana plants and ecosystems. Tillandsia and two species from the subgenus allardtia.
Tillandsia recurvata, commonly known as small ballmoss or ball moss, is a flowering plant not a true moss in the family bromeliaceae that grows upon larger host plants. Tillandsia bromeliad species, air plant, ball moss. After flowering, the seeds will often germinate right. Single plants that are about 47 inches tall and have not bloomed yet. A combination of supercritical fluid processing and chromatographic purification was used. Endangered listed as a result of mexican bromeliad weevil attack. This book is one of the only available books that i have found that talks about tillandsai in a way which is comprehensive to the layman. Small, only 1225 cm high and wide, with numerous leaves. New tillandsia handbook hideo shimizu, hiroyuki takizawa. According to dner gar 1986, tillandsia subgenus tillandsia consists of five groups groups i v.
Bromeliads are epiphytic rarely terrestrial scurfy herbs, with generally stiff, long leaves and flowers, often in long clusters with conspicuously colored bracts. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. It is a hybrid between spanish moss, tillandsia usneoides, and ball moss, t. Tillandsia recurvataflorida ball moss greenhouse grown clumps of this florida native. Bartram tillandsia monostachys gillies tillandsia monostachys gillies ex baker tillandsia pauciflora griseb. Floral bracts spreading and or small, exposing most of rachis at anthesis. Unearthing the medicinal properties of tillandsia recurvata ball moss. Tillandsia kimberly was named for one of pauls daughters. Commonly known as air plants, they are found from jungle, rain forest and desert environments from sea level to high mountain regions. Since the previous version of this book was published 5 years ago, the situation has not changed.
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