Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
conglomerata
ID:
809424

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 56: 165 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808758



Common Names

  • Guzmania conglomerata
  • Conglomerate Guzmania
  • Conglomerate Airplant


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Description

Guzmania conglomerata (also called Clustered Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Colombia and is found in wet, tropical habitats. This species has a small, tuberous root system and a single, erect stem. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or yellowish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania conglomerata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Guzmania conglomerata var. pyrrosia Gouda
Guzmania conglomerata var. conglomerata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania conglomerata has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania conglomerata is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest and most successful method. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Guzmania conglomerata

Guzmania conglomerata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Guzmania conglomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania conglomerata?

Guzmania conglomerata

What is the common name of Guzmania conglomerata?

Clustered Guzmania

What type of plant is Guzmania conglomerata?

Bromeliad

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

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77078989-1: 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].