guzmaniaguzmania
genusgenusStriking tropical plants characterized by their vibrant, star-shaped rosettes and dramatic flowering spikes that emerge from the center. These epiphytic beauties naturally grow attached to trees or rocks, collecting water and nutrients in their cup-like leaf formations.
Etymology
The genus was named in honor of Anastasio Guzman, a Spanish naturalist and pharmacist who collected plants in South America during the 1700s.
Interesting fact!
Their unique leaf structure forms a natural water reservoir that creates a miniature ecosystem, providing habitat for various small creatures in their native rainforest homes.
All species of Guzmania
guzmaniaZahnii
Orange star bromeliad, Zebra plant bromeliad, Star of fire.
guzmaniaMonostachia
Single spike guzmania, Star bromeliad, Red star bromeliad.
guzmaniaMusaica
Mosaic plant, Zebra plant, Network guzmania.
guzmaniaNicaraguensis
Nicaraguan star bromeliad, Tower guzmania, Red torch bromeliad.
guzmaniaSanguinea
Scarlet star, Blood-red guzmania, Torch plant.
guzmaniaLingulata
Scarlet star, Tongue bromeliad, Living flame.
guzmaniaWittmackii
Orange star bromeliad, Tower guzmania, Scarlet star.
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