Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
virescens
ID:
433758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 943 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433090



Common Names

  • Virescens Guzmania
  • Virescens Scarlet Star
  • Virescens Scarlet Bromeliad


Searching for Guzmania virescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Guzmania virescens virescens [unknown]

Description

Guzmania virescens (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 virescens 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

Guzmania virescens has bright yellow flowers that are arranged in a rosette. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Guzmania virescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania virescens 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 virescens

Guzmania virescens can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guzmania virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania virescens?

Guzmania virescens

What type of plant is Guzmania virescens?

It is an evergreen, perennial plant.

Where is Guzmania virescens 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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115262-2: 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].