Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Luther
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 12: 74 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432170
Common Names
- Guzmania Jaramilloi
- Jaramilloi Guzmania
- Guzmania
Description
Guzmania jaramilloi (also called Jaramillo's Guzmania, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a tall flower spike. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests, rainforests, and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guzmania jaramilloi 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
Guzmania jaramilloi has bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guzmania jaramilloi 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 jaramilloi
Guzmania jaramilloi can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Guzmania jaramilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guzmania jaramilloi?
Guzmania jaramilloi
What type of plant is Guzmania jaramilloi?
Tropical bromeliad
What are the common names of Guzmania jaramilloi?
Jaramillo'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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305947-2: 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].