Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
filiorum
ID:
432750

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 284 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432082



Common Names

  • Guzmania
  • Filiorum Star
  • Filiorum Star Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania filiorum (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 filiorum is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania filiorum is a bright yellow bract with yellowish-green petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania filiorum is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is an epiphytic plant that grows in humid tropical forests. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, it should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Guzmania filiorum

Guzmania filiorum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guzmania filiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania filiorum?

Guzmania filiorum

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania filiorum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the ideal temperature for Guzmania filiorum?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115132-2: 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].