Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
madisonii
ID:
433001

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 11: 56 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432333



Common Names

  • Madison's Guzmania
  • Madison's Scarlet Star
  • Madison's Scarlet Star Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania madisonii (also called Madison's 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 madisonii is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Guzmania madisonii is yellow with a red center, the seed is a small, round, black seed and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania madisonii is a tropical, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a warm, humid position. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Guzmania madisonii

Guzmania madisonii is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Guzmania madisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania madisonii?

Guzmania madisonii

What type of plant is Guzmania madisonii?

Tropical bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania madisonii?

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

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:277836-2: 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].