Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
433536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez & Sodiro) L.B.Sm. & Pittendr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 43: 403 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432868



Common Names

  • Guzmania squarrosa
  • Squarrose Guzmania
  • Squarrose Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania squarrosa (also called ‘Squarrose Guzmania’, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a glossy sheen and yellow undersides. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania squarrosa is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guzmania squarrosa has bright orange-red flowers with yellow centers and short, thick seedlings. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania squarrosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Guzmania squarrosa

Guzmania squarrosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Guzmania squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania squarrosa?

Guzmania squarrosa

What is the common name of Guzmania squarrosa?

Scaly Guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania squarrosa?

Tropical forests of 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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Colin Pittendrigh (1918-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittendr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115240-2: 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].