Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
teuscheri
ID:
433664

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 9: 86 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432996



Common Names

  • Guzmania teuscheri
  • Teuscheri Guzmania
  • Teuscheri


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Description

Guzmania teuscheri (also called Teuscher's 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 teuscheri 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 teuscheri is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed of Guzmania teuscheri is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings of Guzmania teuscheri are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania teuscheri is a tropical evergreen plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps or by stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Guzmania teuscheri

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

Guzmania teuscheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania teuscheri?

Guzmania teuscheri

What type of plant is Guzmania teuscheri?

It is an evergreen, perennial plant.

Where is Guzmania teuscheri native to?

It is native to 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

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:115252-2: 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].