Guanchezia maguirei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maguirei
ID:
431969
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) G.A.Romero & Carnevali
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orchids of Venezuela, ed. 2 1136 (2000):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431301
Common Names
- Guanchezia maguirei
- Maguire's Guanchezia
- Maguire's Star
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- Bifrenaria maguirei C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Guanchezia maguirei (also called Maguire's Guanchezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Guanchezia maguirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guanchezia maguirei are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guanchezia maguirei is a perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.
Where to Find Guanchezia maguirei
Guanchezia maguirei is native to Venezuela.
Guanchezia maguirei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guanchezia maguirei?
Guanchezia maguirei
What is the natural habitat of Guanchezia maguirei?
It is found in tropical forests of South America.
What are the characteristics of Guanchezia maguirei?
It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.
Species in the Guanchezia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247362: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.