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Northern needleleaf

Tillandsia balbisiana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Species
Tillandsia balbisiana (Northern needleleaf)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese tilandsia

Similar Species in Tillandsia

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Airplant
Tillandsia gardneri
Not Evaluated
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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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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 Northern needleleaf?
The scientific name of Northern needleleaf is Tillandsia balbisiana. It belongs to the genus Tillandsia.
What is the conservation status of Northern needleleaf?
Northern needleleaf (Tillandsia balbisiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern needleleaf live?
Northern needleleaf is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, United States.
What family does Northern needleleaf belong to?
Northern needleleaf (Tillandsia balbisiana) belongs to the genus Tillandsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bromeliaceae.
Is Northern needleleaf endangered?
No, Northern needleleaf (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 Northern needleleaf belong to?
Northern needleleaf (Tillandsia balbisiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Northern needleleaf?
The closest relatives of Northern needleleaf in the genus Tillandsia include Airplant, Airplant, banded airplant, Bulbous airplant, Giant airplant.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Tillandsia — 10 Species

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