Tillandsia bulbosa

Hook. (1825)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Bromeliaceae Genus: Tillandsia

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Exot. Fl.: t. 173 (1825)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:641 (KEY); Frohlich & Lau 2010:7 (NEWNAT/O, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Tillandsia bulbosa Manoa Valley, off Woodlawn Ave. UTM 624203, 2357330 Lowland mesic residential setting. Preserved_Specimen Epiphytic herb with twisted, thick green and maroon leaves and bulbous leaf base. Bracts green, flowers dehisced. Lau, A. 2008101701 Oahu BISH 2008-10-17