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barba-de-velho

Tillandsia usneoides

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Tillandsia usneoides (barba-de-velho)

Names in Other Languages

French barbe grise

German Louisianamoos

Portuguese barba-de-velho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of barba-de-velho?

The scientific name of barba-de-velho is Tillandsia usneoides. It belongs to the genus Tillandsia.

What is the conservation status of barba-de-velho?

barba-de-velho (Tillandsia usneoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does barba-de-velho live?

barba-de-velho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan.

What family does barba-de-velho belong to?

barba-de-velho (Tillandsia usneoides) belongs to the genus Tillandsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bromeliaceae.

Is barba-de-velho endangered?

No, barba-de-velho (Tillandsia usneoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does barba-de-velho belong to?

barba-de-velho (Tillandsia usneoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of barba-de-velho?

The closest relatives of barba-de-velho in the genus Tillandsia include cravo-do-mato, tilandsia, Sky plant, banded airplant, Small ballmoss.