Guzmania loeflingiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loeflingiana
ID:
1324280
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vivas & B.Holst
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 31: 60 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336734
Common Names
- Guzmania Loeflingiana
- Löfling's Guzmania
- Löfling's Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guzmania loeflingiana (also called Löfling's Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is an epiphytic plant, growing up to 1 m in height, with long, narrow leaves and bright red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guzmania loeflingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guzmania loeflingiana has yellow and purple flowers with a star-shaped bloom. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guzmania loeflingiana is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Once established, the plant requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Guzmania loeflingiana
Guzmania loeflingiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Magdalena Valley.
Guzmania loeflingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guzmania loeflingiana?
Guzmania loeflingiana
What type of plant is Guzmania loeflingiana?
It is a type of bromeliad
Where is Guzmania loeflingiana native to?
It is native to Ecuador
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
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.
Yuribia Vivas Arroyo (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vivas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131467-1: 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].