Tillandsia bergeri
Tillandsia bergeri, commonly known as the Berger's air plant, is a captivating epiphytic species native to Central America. Thriving without soil, it absorbs moisture and nutrients through specialized trichomes. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant is studied for its unique ecological role and potential bioactive medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Tillandsia bergeri
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Tillandsia bergeri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales and the family Bromeliaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under the genus Tillandsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tillandsia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tillandsia bergeri, is identified by its specific common name in Chinese as 伯格铁兰 (Bógé tiělán).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 伯格铁兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed specifically within Great Britain. Moving to South America, it is widely found throughout Brazil South. The distribution also extends into Southern South America, specifically covering the Northeast region of Argentina. These scattered locations highlight the unique environmental niches where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tillandsia bergeri, is a unique epiphytic species that relies heavily on its specialized leaves for survival. Unlike many other plants that draw moisture from the soil through roots, the leaves of this species are covered in tiny, silver-colored scales called trichomes. These structures are essential for the plant's medicinal and biological functions, as they allow it to efficiently absorb water and dissolved nutrients directly from the air and rainfall. The arrangement and texture of these leaves are defining characteristics that help the plant thrive in its specific atmospheric environment.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tillandsia bergeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include penduletin, viscosine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| penduletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viscosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |