Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
zakii
ID:
433833

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 452 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433165



Common Names

  • Guzmania Zakii
  • Zakii Guzmania
  • Guzmania


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Description

Guzmania zakii (also called 'Zak's Guzmania', 'Zak's Bromeliad', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a long, thin stem and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Guzmania zakii 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 zakii 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 zakii 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 zakii

Guzmania zakii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Guzmania zakii FAQ

What type of soil does Guzmania zakii need?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Guzmania zakii?

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

How much light does Guzmania zakii need?

Guzmania zakii 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

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301068-2: 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].