Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
kentii
ID:
432841

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 449 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432173



Common Names

  • Guzmania Kentii
  • Kentii Guzmania
  • Guzmania


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Description

Guzmania kentii (also called Kent'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 kentii 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 kentii has bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania kentii is a tropical epiphyte that is propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a well-draining soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept moist and warm, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Guzmania kentii

Guzmania kentii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Guzmania kentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania kentii?

Guzmania kentii

What type of plant is Guzmania kentii?

Tropical bromeliad

What are the common names of Guzmania kentii?

Kent'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

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:304325-2: 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].