Grant 1998a (Article) Guzmania

Observations on the Genus Guzmania in Panama

Author(s):—J.R. Grant

Publication:—Journal of the Bromeliad Society 48(6): 265-271. (1998)

Abstract:—The genus Guz,nania is one of the largest genera of Bromeliaceae in Mesoamerica, following Tillandsia, Werauhia, and Pitcaimnia respectively. A number of species occur in western Panama, of which the following are documented here in color photographs: Guzmania calamifia André ex Mez, G. circinnata Rauli, G. donnell-smithii Mez ex Donnell Smith, G. glomerata Mez & Wercklé, G. plicatifolia L.B. Sm., G. rosea LB. Sm., and G. sprucei (André) L.B. Sm. In addition to the typical form of Guzmania calamfolia, many sites in Panama have a different color morph that is described here as Guzmania calanufolia var. rosacea. Also, notes are provided on the distinctive taxon G. circinnata Rauh.

Published names (1):

Guzmania calamifolia var. rosacea