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Tillandsia xerographica Rohweder
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Tillandsia kruseana Matuda, Tillandsia tomasellii De Luca, Sabato & Balduzzi, Tillandsia xerographica Moffler f. variegata |
| Common Name: | Giant Tillandsia, 霸王空气凤梨 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico and Guatemala. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A epiphytic or lithophytic plant, it can grow up to 60cm in width. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are silver-green and taper down to a point. The leaves tend to curl at the ends and are arranged in a rosette. The base of the leaves bulge slightly to form a pseudo-bulbous base. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on an pinnate inflorescence. The bisexual flowers are lilac and tube-shaped with green bracts. The flower stamens and style are exserted. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
| Plant Growth Rate Remarks | It has a slow growth rate. |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Spikelet / Compound Spike |
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Others
| Master ID | 31692 |
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| Species ID | 6091 |
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