Guzmania marantoidea is a plant species in the genus Guzmania. This species is native to Peru and Bolivia, and is found in the elevation range of 900–2700 metres above sea level.[1][2][3] It is similar to Guzmania paniculata, but with more branches in its inflorescence and "longer, more laxly flowered ultimate branches."[3] G. marantoidea is a herbaceous plant.[4]

Guzmania marantoidea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Guzmania
Species:
G. marantoidea
Binomial name
Guzmania marantoidea
(Rusby) H. Luther
Synonyms[1]
  • Tillandsia marantoidea Rusby
  • Guzmania rio-nievensis Rauh
  • Guzmania rio-nievensis var. laxiflora Rauh

References

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  1. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Krömer, Thorsten; Kessler, Michael; Holst, Bruce K.; Luther, Harry E.; Gouda, Eric J.; Ibisch, Pierre L.; Till, Walter; Vásquez, Roberto (1 October 1999). "Checklist of Bolivian Bromeliaceae with Notes on Species Distribution and Levels of Endemism". Selbyana. 20 (2): 201–223. ISSN 2689-0682. JSTOR 41760025.
  3. ^ a b Luther, Harry E. (1998). "Miscellaneous New Taxa of Bromeliaceae (Xii)". Selbyana. 19 (1): 83–90. ISSN 0361-185X. JSTOR 41759977.
  4. ^ "Guzmania marantoidea (Rusby) H. Luther - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2020-03-13.