This complex glycoside may be responsible for the promising anticancer and antiinflammatory properties of this ball moss plant. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Isolation, purification and partial characterization of a. The effects that epiphytes have on their hosts have been poorly explored in an experimentally. Diaphoranthema recurvata, renealmia recurvata usda symbol.
The leaves are parallel veined, linear triangular, to 7 cm wide at the base and 1 m in length. Extra large plants of the ultimate fragrant tillandsia. On the other hand, they grow quite well when they are just put in. Of all tillandsias, this is the only one that grow large, has a colorful, spectacular, longlasting inflorescence and grows a multitude of new plants on the spent inflorescence. Tillandsia recurvata is the only epiphyte that regularly lives on telephone wires.
Plants profile for tillandsia recurvata small ballmoss. A combination of supercritical fluid processing and chromatographic purification was used. Apr 29, 2011 welcome to the famous daves garden website. The term air plants is the common name for bromeliad species belonging to the tillandsia genus. The leaves are silvery and this tillandsia grows into a beautiful clump. Mexican bromeliad weevil metamasius callizona, illegal collecting, habitat destruction. Jan 28, 2017 tillandsia recurvata is indigenous to the warmer regions of the americas. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. After flowering, the seeds will often germinate right.
Tillandsia bromeliad species, air plant, ball moss tillandsia. Apr 14, 2020 inhibitory effects of bark chemicals of host ipomoea murucoides on seed germination of epiphyte tillandsia recurvata. Small ball moss, ball moss bromeliaceae bromeliad family synonyms. Floridian, polarbear and mono have pretty much covered it. Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of northern mexico and southeastern united states, mesoamerica and the caribbean to mid argentina. Plant odditiestillandsia recurvataflorida ball moss. Older plants develop multiple ramets or clones which form a spherical tussock and can range in size from a golf ball to a basketball. When we first imported tillandsia to japan, we may have emphasized too much, how easy it is to grow these plants, as we wanted to spread tillandsia. Their leaves, more or less silvery in color, are covered with specialized cells trichomes capable of rapidly absorbing water that gathers. Tillandsia kimberly was named for one of pauls daughters.
It is a member of the bromeliad or pineapple family family bromeliaceae. New tillandsia handbook hideo shimizu, hiroyuki takizawa. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. The leaves are in a rosette forming a series of cups at their base that can hold water and detritus. Futher, this book gives excellent historical information on the discovery of tillandsia. Clumps of tillandsia usneoides spanish moss sometimes land on wires, but they do not survive. Pdf fog interception by ball moss tillandsia recurvata. Tillandsia recurvata is a cosmopolitan epiphyte adapted to arid habitats, traditionally used to treat. Tillandsia utriculata grows without discernible stems up to 2 m in height. Small, only 1225 cm high and wide, with numerous leaves. Tillandsia recurvata is indigenous to the warmer regions of the americas. Just one detail not mentioned is that tillandsia recurvata is a nitrogen fixing plant, so if you do harvest it from your tree, use it for fertilizer. Media in category tillandsia recurvatathe following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This book is one of the only available books that i have found that talks about tillandsai in a way which is comprehensive to the layman. It is a hybrid between spanish moss, tillandsia usneoides, and ball moss, t. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The leaves are below that, and occur mostly in two ranks on opposite sides of the stem but the leaf arrangement is.
Effect of hostbark extracts on seed germination in tillandsia recurvata, an epiphytic bromeliad volume 26 issue 6 susana valenciadiaz, alejandro florespalacios, veronica rodriguezlopez, elsa venturazapata, antonio r. Single plants that are about 47 inches tall and have not bloomed yet. Initial isolation and characterization screens have been carried out on the jamaican ball moss tillandsia recurvata l. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Tillandsia recurvata can be grown like other bromeliads or orchids, tied to a decorative piece of wood or tree bark or in an orchid basket. Bromeliads are epiphytic rarely terrestrial scurfy herbs, with generally stiff, long leaves and flowers, often in long clusters with conspicuously colored bracts. Though not a harmful parasite in the same sense as plants such as mistletoes that feed on the sap of the host, ball moss may compete with a host tree for sunlight and. The blushing bride tillandsia ionantha is a slowgrowing variety and perhaps one of the mainstays in most everyones collection, requiring bright light and controlled watering to prevent constant wetness. Tillandsia recurvata, commonly known as small ballmoss or ball moss, is a flowering plant not a true moss in the family bromeliaceae that grows upon larger host plants. According to dner gar 1986, tillandsia subgenus tillandsia consists of five groups groups i v. In illinois it just barely appears, so it does not usually acheive the dense populations the others have issues with. They are native to the warmer climates of the americas. Tillandsia recurvataflorida ball moss greenhouse grown clumps of this florida native. This graceful tillandsia is the only hybrid we know of between two species of the miniature tillandsia subgenus, diaphoranthema.
Isolation, purification and partial characterization of a glycoside from the jamaican ball moss plant tillandsia recurvata l. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf hlbt100. L48 n, pr n, vi tillandsia recurvata has narrow leaves forming grayish balllike clusters on branches of deciduous trees it is a member of the bromeliad or pineapple family family. Plant database lady bird johnson wildflower center. Shop tillandsia from air plant design studio, premium supplier of air plants. Inhibitory effects of bark chemicals of host ipomoea murucoides on seed germination of epiphyte tillandsia recurvata. Different ways to grow tillandsias from seed andrew. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. It describes the needs of airplants in an easy to read format. Floral bracts spreading and or small, exposing most of rachis at anthesis. While backpacking in the chisos mts of big bend np, we took an exploratory look up a side canyon.
Plants profile for tillandsia fasciculata giant airplant. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Endangered listed as a result of mexican bromeliad weevil attack. Unearthing the medicinal properties of tillandsia recurvata. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf fog interception by ball moss tillandsia recurvata article pdf available in hydrology and earth system sciences 72 march 2010 with 251 reads.
Tillandsia recurvata has narrow leaves forming grayish balllike clusters on branches of deciduous trees. Tillandsias comprise the largest number of species within the bromeliad family bromeliaceae and also span the widest range of territory. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. The name streptophylla means with twisted leaves, and this unique and curly species is considered to be a xeric tillandsia, meaning it thrives in drier conditions. Cactus and succulent journal features articles about cacti and other succulent plants and is meant for professionals and hobbyists alike. Bartram tillandsia monostachys gillies tillandsia monostachys gillies ex baker tillandsia pauciflora griseb. Tillandsia bromeliad species, air plant, ball moss. Correlational evidence suggests that epiphytes may be either mutualists or structural parasites, as has been proposed for tillandsia recurvata on parkinsonia praecox. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Giant wild pine, swollen wild pine, spreading airplant.
It grows well in areas with low light, little airflow, and high humidity, which is commonly provided by southern shade trees, often the southern live oak quercus virginiana. The plants database includes the following 4 subspecies of tillandsia fasciculata. View picture of tillandsia bromeliad species, air plant, ball moss tillandsia recurvata at daves garden. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Some popular tillandsia species can be planted in pumices or barks. Commonly known as air plants, they are found from jungle, rain forest and desert environments from sea level to high mountain regions. Tillandsia recurvata is a nitrogen fixer, meaning that it is able to convert atmospheric nitrogen which is unusable to plants, except by legumes into a form that plants can use. Tillandsiafragrant species tillandsia, bromeliads, plant. These 12 exemplars in this clade are among the 269 species previously recognized as subgenus tillandsia by gardner 1986 in her preliminary classification. Phylogenetic relationships of the pseudobulbous tillandsia. This page was last edited on 26 september 2014, at 18. Beer diaphoranthema uniflora kunth beer phytarrhiza ciliata e. Tillandsia recurvata name synonyms diaphoranthema recurvata l.
Each plant is different with unique curling leaves. Article pdf available in cancer cell international 171. Since the previous version of this book was published 5 years ago, the situation has not changed. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. A fragrant tillandsia species with beautiful white flowers that have a gardenialike scent. Easy to grow as an epiphyte or larger and faster as a potted plant in a fast draining soil mix. Louisiana plant id is an online resource for images and descrptions of louisiana plants and ecosystems. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Their leaves, more or less silvery in color, are covered with specialized cells. Effect of hostbark extracts on seed germination in tillandsia recurvata, an epiphytic bromeliad. Tillandsia is the largest genus in the bromeliad family, accounting for approximately 550 of the over 2500 species of bromeliads. Growing guide for tillandsia air plants introduction. Tillandsia and two species from the subgenus allardtia. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
Commonly known as air plants, they are found from jungle, rain forest and desert environments. The tillandsia streptophylla is known as shirley temple for its curly mane of leaves. Florida, west indies, mexico, central and south america. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. Images are provided in galleries and are available by common name, scientific name, family, ecosystem, and wetland indicator status. Tillandsia recurvata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Tillandsia gardneri is an epiphytic perennial species with pretty silvery leaves. A highly potent anticancer flavanone from tillandsia recurvata l. On jan 20, 2005, cyroc from upper marlboro, md wrote.