Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
calothyrsa
ID:
1219321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 910 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218659





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Description

Guzmania calothyrsa (also called Calothyrsus Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m and is found in the Caribbean region, from Cuba to Jamaica, at altitudes of 0 to 500 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania calothyrsa is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an indoor plant and is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Guzmania calothyrsa flower is a yellow flower with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with small, yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania calothyrsa is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Guzmania calothyrsa

Guzmania calothyrsa can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

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,

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