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Old Man'S Beard

Tillandsia usneoides

Least Concern

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Tillandsia usneoides (Old Man'S Beard)

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 Old Man'S Beard?

The scientific name of Old Man'S Beard is Tillandsia usneoides. It belongs to the genus Tillandsia.

What is the conservation status of Old Man'S Beard?

Old Man'S Beard (Tillandsia usneoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Old Man'S Beard live?

Old Man'S Beard 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 Old Man'S Beard belong to?

Old Man'S Beard (Tillandsia usneoides) belongs to the genus Tillandsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bromeliaceae.

Is Old Man'S Beard endangered?

No, Old Man'S Beard (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 Old Man'S Beard belong to?

Old Man'S Beard (Tillandsia usneoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Old Man'S Beard?

The closest relatives of Old Man'S Beard in the genus Tillandsia include Airplant, Airplant, banded airplant, Bulbous airplant, Giant airplant.