Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
terrestris
ID:
433637

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 715 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432969



Common Names

  • Guzmania Terrestris
  • Terrestris Guzmania
  • Terrestris-Leaf Guzmania


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Description

Guzmania terrestris (also called 'Ground-Growing Guzmania', 'Ground-Growing 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 terrestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania terrestris 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 terrestris 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 terrestris

Guzmania terrestris can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Guzmania terrestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania terrestris?

Guzmania terrestris

What is the common name of Guzmania terrestris?

Terrestrial Guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania terrestris?

It is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277844-2: 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].