Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pseudospectabilis
ID:
433267

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 16: 235 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432599



Common Names

  • Pseudospectabilis Guzmania
  • Pseudospectabilis Bromeliad
  • Pseudospectabilis Urn Plant


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Description

Guzmania pseudospectabilis (also called Scarlet Star, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is typically found in tropical rainforests. It has a rosette of leaves with a bright red center and yellow-green edges.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania pseudospectabilis 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

The flower of Guzmania pseudospectabilis is a bright red star-shaped bloom with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania pseudospectabilis is a tropical epiphyte native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Guzmania pseudospectabilis

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

Guzmania pseudospectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania pseudospectabilis?

Guzmania pseudospectabilis

What is the common name of Guzmania pseudospectabilis?

False showy guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania pseudospectabilis?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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:305530-2: 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].