Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
longibracteata
ID:
432974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Betancur & N.R.Salinas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 27: 16 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432306



Common Names

  • Long-Bracted Guzmania
  • Long-Bracted Scarlet Star
  • Long-Bracted Scarlet Star Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania longibracteata (also called Long-bracted Guzmania, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in humid forests, such as cloud forests and rainforests. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania longibracteata is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania longibracteata has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania longibracteata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Guzmania longibracteata

Guzmania longibracteata is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Guzmania longibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania longibracteata?

Guzmania longibracteata

What type of plant is Guzmania longibracteata?

Epiphytic bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania longibracteata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Nelson R. Salinas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.R.Salinas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327586-2: 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].