Details of Genus: Guzmania Ruiz & Pav. (1802)
ID: 1556
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# spp.: 213 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Bromeliaceae
Family ja: パイナップル
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Tillandsioideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 09 Oct 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Florida to Tropical America
Description en: Genus of over 120 species of virtually stemless, evergreen, mainly epiphytic perennials (bromeliads), found in the USA (S. Florida), Central America, the West Indies, and N. and W. South America. They occur mainly in the Andean rainforest, to 3,500m (11,500ft) high. The lance-shaped leaves form funnel-shaped rosettes, above or within which flowerheads of tubular, white or yellow flowers, usually surrounded by colourful floral bracts, are borne on conspicuous, yellow, orange, or bright red stems, in summer. Where temperatures drop below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer areas, grow in shady, humid, moist areas of the garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 27°C (81°F), or remove offsets, in mid-spring.
Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs.
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Comment ja: グズマニア
Type species: Guzmania tricolor Ruiz & Pav. (1802) Synonym = Guzmania monostachia
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Tillandsioideae | 213 | Show |
| PB2 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Tillandsioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Tillandsioideae | Show |