Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1592951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cáceres Gonz.

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 25: 70 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047850



Common Names

  • Guzmania panamensis
  • Panamensis Guzmania
  • Panamensis's Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania panamensis (also called Panama Guzmania, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is usually found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania panamensis is used as an ornamental plant due to its unique, eye-catching appearance. It is also used in landscaping as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania panamensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a cluster. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a short stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania panamensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Guzmania panamensis

Guzmania panamensis is native to Panama and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Guzmania panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania panamensis?

Guzmania panamensis

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania panamensis?

Dry, rocky areas in Panama

What is the size of Guzmania panamensis?

Grows up to 2 feet tall

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130424-1: 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].