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Sky plant

Tillandsia ionantha

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Species
Tillandsia ionantha (Sky plant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gallito

Similar Species in Tillandsia

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Louisianamoos
Tillandsia usneoides
Least Concern
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Airplant
Tillandsia gardneri
Not Evaluated
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Bulbous airplant
Tillandsia bulbosa
Least Concern
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jumbie-pineapple
Tillandsia utriculata
Near Threatened
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Northern needleleaf
Tillandsia balbisiana
Least Concern
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banded airplant
Tillandsia flexuosa
Least Concern
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Small ballmoss
Tillandsia recurvata
Least Concern
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Airplant
Tillandsia polystachia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sky plant?
The scientific name of Sky plant is Tillandsia ionantha. It belongs to the genus Tillandsia.
What is the conservation status of Sky plant?
Sky plant (Tillandsia ionantha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sky plant live?
Sky plant is found in Distributed across Brazil and United States.. Countries include Brazil, United States.
What family does Sky plant belong to?
Sky plant (Tillandsia ionantha) belongs to the genus Tillandsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bromeliaceae.
Is Sky plant endangered?
No, Sky plant (Tillandsia ionantha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sky plant belong to?
Sky plant (Tillandsia ionantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Sky plant?
The closest relatives of Sky plant in the genus Tillandsia include Louisianamoos, Airplant, Bulbous airplant, jumbie-pineapple, Northern needleleaf.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Tillandsia — 10 Species

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Louisianamoos
Tillandsia usneoides
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Airplant
Tillandsia gardneri
NE 🐾
Bulbous airplant
Tillandsia bulbosa
LC 🐾
jumbie-pineapple
Tillandsia utriculata
NT 🐾
Northern needleleaf
Tillandsia balbisiana
LC
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Sky plant
Tillandsia ionantha
LC
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banded airplant
Tillandsia flexuosa
LC 🐾
Small ballmoss
Tillandsia recurvata
LC 🐾
Airplant
Tillandsia polystachia
LC 🐾
Giant airplant
Tillandsia fasciculata
LC
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