Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
plumieri
ID:
433250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 950 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432582



Common Names

  • Plumier's Guzmania
  • Plumier's Bromeliad
  • Plumier's Urn Plant


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Description

Guzmania plumieri (also called Scarlet Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It has a rosette of glossy, leathery leaves and bright red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania plumieri is a tropical evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, humid location and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks and can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Guzmania plumieri

Guzmania plumieri can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Guzmania plumieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania plumieri?

Guzmania plumieri

What is the common name of Guzmania plumieri?

Plumieri Guzmania

How often should I water Guzmania plumieri?

Water Guzmania plumieri 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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115209-2: 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].