Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
acutispica
ID:
432332

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Gross

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 75: 27 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431664



Common Names

  • Guzmania acutispica
  • Guzmania-acutispica
  • Guzmania Acutispica


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Description

Guzmania acutispica (also called Sharp-spiked Guzmania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in wet mountain forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania acutispica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania acutispica is a yellow, tubular flower with five lobes, each of which is covered in a yellowish-green membrane. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania acutispica is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Guzmania acutispica

Guzmania acutispica is found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Guzmania acutispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania acutispica?

Guzmania acutispica

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania acutispica?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

What are the care requirements for Guzmania acutispica?

It requires bright, indirect light and regular watering to keep the soil moist

Species in the Guzmania genus

Guzmania acorifolia, Guzmania acuminata, Guzmania acutispica, Guzmania aequatorialis, Guzmania albescens, Guzmania alborosea, Guzmania alcantareoides, Guzmania alliodora, Guzmania altsonii, Guzmania amoena, Guzmania amplectens, Guzmania andreana, Guzmania andreettae, Guzmania angustifolia, Guzmania apiculata, Guzmania armeniaca, Guzmania asplundii, Guzmania atrocastanea, Guzmania attenuata, Guzmania bakeri, Guzmania bergii, Guzmania berteroana, Guzmania besseae, Guzmania betancurii, Guzmania bicolor, Guzmania bipartita, Guzmania blassii, Guzmania brackeana, Guzmania bracteosa, Guzmania brasiliensis, Guzmania breviscapa, Guzmania brevispatha, Guzmania butcheri, Guzmania cabrerae, Guzmania calamifolia, Guzmania calothyrsus, Guzmania candelabrum, Guzmania caricifolia, Guzmania cerrohoyaensis, Guzmania circinnata, Guzmania claviformis, Guzmania compacta, Guzmania condensata, Guzmania condorensis, Guzmania confinis, Guzmania confusa, Guzmania conifera, Guzmania coriostachya, Guzmania corniculata, Guzmania cuatrecasasii,

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

Elvira Angela Gross (1954-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958337-1: 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].