Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
xipholepis
ID:
433813

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 248 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433145



Common Names

  • Guzmania
  • Xipholepis
  • Guzmania xipholepis


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Description

Guzmania xipholepis (also called Xipholepis Guzmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It typically grows in tropical montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania xipholepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guzmania xipholepis is a bright yellow-orange with a red center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guzmania xipholepis is an evergreen perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist sand or vermiculite.

Where to Find Guzmania xipholepis

Guzmania xipholepis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Guzmania xipholepis FAQ

What type of soil does Guzmania xipholepis need?

Guzmania xipholepis needs well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Guzmania xipholepis?

The ideal temperature for Guzmania xipholepis is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Guzmania xipholepis need?

Guzmania xipholepis needs bright, indirect light.

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:115269-2: 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].