Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
vittata
ID:
433781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 946 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433113



Common Names

  • Vittata Guzmania
  • Vittata Scarlet Star
  • Vittata Scarlet Bromeliad


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Description

Guzmania vittata (also called Vittata Guzmania, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1.5m. It has ovate leaves with a red underside and white flowers. It grows in moist and shady locations.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania vittata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania vittata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Guzmania vittata

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

Guzmania vittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guzmania vittata?

Guzmania vittata

What is the common name of Guzmania vittata?

Striped Guzmania

What is the natural habitat of Guzmania vittata?

Tropical rainforests of 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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115264-2: 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].