Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
strobilantha
ID:
433586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 913 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432918



Common Names

  • Strobilantha Guzmania
  • Strobilantha Guzmania
  • Strobilantha Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania strobilantha (also called Strobilanthes Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on trees in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania strobilantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania strobilantha is a bright yellow star-shaped bloom with yellow-tipped petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania strobilantha is a tropical epiphyte that is propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a well-draining soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept moist and warm, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Guzmania strobilantha

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

Guzmania strobilantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania strobilantha?

Guzmania strobilantha

What is the family of Guzmania strobilantha?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Guzmania strobilantha?

Strobilantha Guzmania

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:115246-2: 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].