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 guzmania, Fire star.
guzmaniaMonostachia
Single spike guzmania, Red star bromeliad, Living vase plant.
guzmaniaMusaica
Mosaic bromeliad, Zebra guzmania, Network plant.
guzmaniaNicaraguensis
Nicaraguan star, Tower bromeliad, Red torch guzmania.
guzmaniaSanguinea
Scarlet star, Red torch bromeliad, Fire star.
guzmaniaLingulata
Scarlet star, Red star bromeliad, Living flame.
guzmaniaWittmackii
Orange star bromeliad, Tower flower, Scarlet star.
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