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tilandsia

Tillandsia balbisiana

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese tilandsia

Similar Species in Tillandsia

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barba-de-velho
Tillandsia usneoides
Least Concern
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cravo-do-mato
Tillandsia gardneri
Not Evaluated
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jumbie-pineapple
Tillandsia utriculata
Near Threatened
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Sky plant
Tillandsia ionantha
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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Giant airplant
Tillandsia fasciculata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tilandsia?
The scientific name of tilandsia is Tillandsia balbisiana. It belongs to the genus Tillandsia.
What is the conservation status of tilandsia?
tilandsia (Tillandsia balbisiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does tilandsia live?
tilandsia is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, United States.
What family does tilandsia belong to?
tilandsia (Tillandsia balbisiana) belongs to the genus Tillandsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bromeliaceae.
Is tilandsia endangered?
No, tilandsia (Tillandsia balbisiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does tilandsia belong to?
tilandsia (Tillandsia balbisiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of tilandsia?
The closest relatives of tilandsia in the genus Tillandsia include barba-de-velho, cravo-do-mato, Sky plant, banded airplant, Small ballmoss.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Tillandsia — 10 Species

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barba-de-velho
Tillandsia usneoides
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cravo-do-mato
Tillandsia gardneri
NE
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tilandsia
Tillandsia balbisiana
LC
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Sky plant
Tillandsia ionantha
LC 🐾
banded airplant
Tillandsia flexuosa
LC 🐾
Small ballmoss
Tillandsia recurvata
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Airplant
Tillandsia polystachia
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Giant airplant
Tillandsia fasciculata
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Bulbous airplant
Tillandsia bulbosa
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jumbie-pineapple
Tillandsia utriculata
NT
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