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Tillandsia duratii Vis.
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Tillandsia circinalis, Tillandsia gigantea, Anoplophytum duratii, Phytarrhiza duratii, Wallisia duratii |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West Bolivia, East Paraguay, North Argentina, Argentina and South Brazil. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This epiphyte grows up to 40 cm across and 1 m high, excluding the inflorescence which can grow up to 80 cm long. |
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| Foliage | Leaves polystichous, long, narrow and triangular-shaped, and edges tend to roll inward (involute); covered with trichomes. As the leaves get older, lower leaves will desiccate and shrink ring-like around branches or twigs to serve as growing support. |
| Stems | This species is caulescent. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence developed for a few months, bearing blooms which are fragrant and last for about a month; spike-form, linear to lanceolate; bracts green, flower 3-petal and white, corolla white. |
| Etymology | This species is named after Durat, an Italian who was the first person to cultivate this species in Europe. The genus name Tillandsia refers to Elias Erici Tillands who was a Finnish botanist and Professor of Medicinie at Abo and Uppsala. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Modification | Trichome / Hair |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Ciliate / Hairy |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | lilac |
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Others
| Master ID | 32737 |
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| Species ID | 7149 |
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