Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fuerstenbergiana
ID:
432767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirchhoff & Wittm.) Wittm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 61 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432099



Common Names

  • Guzmania
  • Fuerstenbergiana Star
  • Fuerstenbergiana Star Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania fuerstenbergiana (also called Fuerstenberg's Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in wet montane forests. It has a rosette of leaves that are lanceolate in shape and a yellow flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania fuerstenbergiana is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and greenhouses. It is known for its colorful foliage and its ability to tolerate drought and heat. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania fuerstenbergiana is a bright red 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 fuerstenbergiana is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Guzmania fuerstenbergiana

Guzmania fuerstenbergiana is native to Central and South America, specifically Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Guzmania fuerstenbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania fuerstenbergiana?

Guzmania fuerstenbergiana

What type of plant is Guzmania fuerstenbergiana?

Tropical bromeliad

What are the common names of Guzmania fuerstenbergiana?

Fuerstenberg's guzmania

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

Ludwig Wittmack (1839-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wittm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115134-2: 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].