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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Rauh) Gouda
                
                
                    
Source:
rhakhis
                
                
                    
Year:
2020
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc.  69: 88 (2019 publ. 2020)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020843
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Guzlandsia barbiei (also called Barbie's Guzlandsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is found in humid forests and other tropical habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Guzlandsia barbiei is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of oil for cooking and as a dye for fabrics.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Guzlandsia barbiei has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Guzlandsia barbiei is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Guzlandsia barbiei
                        
                            Guzlandsia barbiei can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Guzlandsia barbiei FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Guzlandsia barbiei?
Guzlandsia barbiei
What is the natural habitat of Guzlandsia barbiei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What are the uses of Guzlandsia barbiei?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Guzlandsia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Bromeliaceae family
                        
                            Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, 
Acanthostachys strobilacea, 
Acanthostachys calcicola, 
Aechmea abbreviata, 
Aechmea aculeatosepala, 
Aechmea alba, 
Aechmea alegrensis, 
Aechmea alopecurus, 
Aechmea ampla, 
Aechmea andersonii, 
Aechmea angustifolia, 
Aechmea anomala, 
Aechmea apocalyptica, 
Aechmea aquilega, 
Aechmea araneosa, 
Aechmea arenaria, 
Aechmea aripensis, 
Aechmea azurea, 
Aechmea bahiana, 
Aechmea bambusoides, 
Aechmea biflora, 
Aechmea blanchetiana, 
Aechmea blumenavii, 
Aechmea bocainensis, 
Aechmea brachystachys, 
Aechmea bracteata, 
Aechmea brassicoides, 
Aechmea brevicollis, 
Aechmea bromeliifolia, 
Aechmea bruggeri, 
Aechmea caesia, 
Aechmea callichroma, 
Aechmea calyculata, 
Aechmea campanulata, 
Aechmea candida, 
Aechmea cariocae, 
Aechmea carvalhoi, 
Aechmea castanea, 
Aechmea castelnavii, 
Aechmea cathcartii, 
Aechmea caudata, 
Aechmea chantinii, 
Aechmea coelestis, 
Aechmea colombiana, 
Aechmea comata, 
Aechmea conferta, 
Aechmea confusa, 
Aechmea conifera, 
Aechmea costantinii, 
Aechmea contracta,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77212290-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].