Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lemeana
ID:
796422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manzan.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 2: 39 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795755



Common Names

  • Guzmania lemeana
  • Lemeana Guzmania
  • Guzmania Lemeana


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Description

Guzmania lemeana (also called Leme's Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to tropical South America. It is an epiphytic herb that grows in tropical rainforests and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania lemeana is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania lemeana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania lemeana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Guzmania lemeana

Guzmania lemeana can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Guzmania lemeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania lemeana?

Guzmania lemeana

What is the common name of Guzmania lemeana?

Lemeana guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania lemeana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

José Manuel Manzanares (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063856-1: 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].