Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 947 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431919
Common Names
- Compacta Guzmania
- Guzmania compacta
- Compacta Guzmania
Description
Guzmania compacta (also called Scarlet Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of stiff, recurved leaves with a bright red, star-shaped flower in the center.
Uses & Benefits
Guzmania compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guzmania compacta is a bright yellow-orange colour with a white centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guzmania compacta is a tropical bromeliad native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows best in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be fertilized every two to three months.
Where to Find Guzmania compacta
Guzmania compacta is native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guzmania compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guzmania compacta?
Guzmania compacta
What is the common name of Guzmania compacta?
Compact Guzmania
Where is Guzmania compacta found?
Guzmania compacta is found in tropical areas of Central and 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,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115100-2: 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].