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Airplant

Tillandsia gardneri

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The Airplant (Tillandsia gardneri) is a species in the genus Tillandsia. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cravo-do-mato

Similar Species in Tillandsia

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Airplant
Tillandsia polystachia
Least Concern
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banded airplant
Tillandsia flexuosa
Least Concern
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Bulbous airplant
Tillandsia bulbosa
Least Concern
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Giant airplant
Tillandsia fasciculata
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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Old Man'S Beard
Tillandsia usneoides
Least Concern
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Sky plant
Tillandsia ionantha
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Airplant?
The scientific name of Airplant is Tillandsia gardneri. It belongs to the genus Tillandsia.
Where does Airplant live?
Airplant is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Airplant belong to?
Airplant (Tillandsia gardneri) belongs to the genus Tillandsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bromeliaceae.
What kingdom does Airplant belong to?
Airplant (Tillandsia gardneri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Airplant?
The closest relatives of Airplant in the genus Tillandsia include Airplant, banded airplant, Bulbous airplant, Giant airplant, jumbie-pineapple.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Tillandsia — 10 Species

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