Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
433221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 104: 74 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432553



Common Names

  • Pearce's Guzmania
  • Pearce's Bromeliad
  • Pearce's Urn Plant


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Description

Guzmania pearcei (also called Pearce's Guzmania, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Central America. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, upright stem with a terminal raceme of yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania pearcei has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania pearcei is an epiphytic plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs bright, indirect sunlight, and a well-draining, peat-based potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Guzmania pearcei

Guzmania pearcei is native to the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Guzmania pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania pearcei?

Guzmania pearcei

What is the common name of Guzmania pearcei?

Pearcei Guzmania

How often should I water Guzmania pearcei?

Water Guzmania pearcei when the soil is dry to the touch.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115204-2: 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].