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Tillandsia albida

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Tillandsia albida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Tillandsia
Subgenus: Tillandsia subg. Tillandsia
Species:
T. albida
Binomial name
Tillandsia albida
Mez & Purpus
Tillandsia albida

Tillandsia albida is a plant species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico.

Description

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The Tillandsia albida is a light green/white air plant which tolerates dry conditions. Its flowers are a light cream color. It enjoys bright light and warm weather. It is endemic to Mexico.

Cultivars

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  • Tillandsia 'Impression Perfection'
  • Tillandsia 'Tall Stranger'

References

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  • Espejo-Serna, Adolfo; López-Ferrari, Ana Rosa; Ramírez-morillo, Ivón; Holst, Bruce K.; Luther, Harry E.; Till, Walter (1 June 2004). "Checklist of Mexican Bromeliaceae with Notes on Species Distribution and Levels of Endemism". Selbyana. 25 (1): 33–86. ISSN 2689-0682. JSTOR 41760147.
  • BSI Cultivar Registry Retrieved 11 October 2009
  • http://www.rainforestflora.com/store/tillandsia/A10050/albida/