Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
nangaritzae
ID:
917457

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther & K.F.Norton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 59: 256 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916792



Common Names

  • Guzmania nangaritzae
  • Nangaritzae Guzmania
  • Guzmania of Nangaritzae


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Description

Guzmania nangaritzae (also called Nangaritza Guzmania, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Ecuador. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania nangaritzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania nangaritzae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania nangaritzae is an epiphytic bromeliad native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Guzmania nangaritzae

Guzmania nangaritzae is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Guzmania nangaritzae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania nangaritzae?

Guzmania nangaritzae

What is the common name of Guzmania nangaritzae?

Nangaritza Guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania nangaritzae?

Tropical rainforest

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.
Karen F. Norton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Norton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60454447-2: 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].