Guzmania victoriae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
victoriae
ID:
433753
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 18: 24 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433085
Common Names
- Guzmania
- Victoriae
- Guzmania victoriae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guzmania victoriae (also called 'Scarlet Star' and 'Flaming Sword', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guzmania victoriae is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guzmania victoriae is a bright red, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guzmania victoriae is a tropical bromeliad that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid climate. It requires bright, indirect sunlight and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Guzmania victoriae
Guzmania victoriae can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guzmania victoriae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guzmania victoriae?
Guzmania victoriae
What type of plant is Guzmania victoriae?
It is an evergreen, perennial plant.
Where is Guzmania victoriae 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
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115261-2: 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].