Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tarapotina
ID:
433620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ule

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 147 (1906 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432952



Common Names

  • Guzmania Tarapotina
  • Tarapotina Guzmania
  • Tarapotina-Leaf Guzmania


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Description

Guzmania tarapotina (also called 'Tarapoto Guzmania', 'Tarapoto Bromeliad', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a long, thin stem and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania tarapotina is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. The leaves of this plant are known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis. The plant also has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania tarapotina is a bright orange-red color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania tarapotina is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and bright, indirect light. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Guzmania tarapotina

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

Guzmania tarapotina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania tarapotina?

Guzmania tarapotina

What is the family of Guzmania tarapotina?

Bromeliaceae

Where is Guzmania tarapotina native to?

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

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115250-2: 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].