Tillandsia albida

Tillandsia albida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Tillandsia
Subgenus: Tillandsia subg. Tillandsia
Species:
T. albida
Binomial name
Tillandsia albida
Mez & Purpus
Tillandsia albida

Tillandsia albida is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae.[1][2] This species is endemic to Mexico.[3]

Description

The 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

Recognized cultivars include:[4]

  • Tillandsia 'Impression Perfection'
  • Tillandsia 'Tall Stranger'

References

  1. ↑ "Tillandsia albida Mez & Purpus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Tillandsia albida Mez & Purpus". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "TILLANDSIA (1815)". Bromeliad Cultivar Register. Bromeliad Society International. Retrieved 16 July 2026.