Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
testudinis
ID:
433644

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41: 333 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432976



Common Names

  • Guzmania testudinis
  • Testudinis Guzmania
  • Testudinis


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Description

Guzmania testudinis (also called Turtle-shell Guzmania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is a small, erect plant that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with green stems and ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania testudinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Guzmania testudinis var. testudinis
Guzmania testudinis var. splendida H.Luther

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania testudinis is a yellow to orange, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania testudinis 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 testudinis

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

Guzmania testudinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania testudinis?

Guzmania testudinis

What is the common name of Guzmania testudinis?

Tortoise Guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania testudinis?

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115251-2: 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].