Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 36 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431287
Common Names
- Guacamaya superba
- Superb Guacamaya
- Scarlet-rumped Parrot
Description
Guacamaya superba (also called Superb Guacamaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Guacamaya superba is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guacamaya superba are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guacamaya superba is a perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.
Where to Find Guacamaya superba
Guacamaya superba is native to Central and South America.
Guacamaya superba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guacamaya superba?
Guacamaya superba
What is the natural habitat of Guacamaya superba?
It is found in tropical forests of South America.
What are the characteristics of Guacamaya superba?
It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.
Species in the Guacamaya genus
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum,
Cephalostemon affinis,
Cephalostemon angustatus,
Cephalostemon gracilis,
Cephalostemon microglochin,
Cephalostemon riedelianus,
Duckea cyperaceoidea,
Duckea flava,
Duckea junciformis,
Duckea squarrosa,
Epidryos allenii,
Epidryos guayanensis,
Epidryos micrantherus,
Epidryos matheusii,
Guacamaya superba,
Kunhardtia radiata,
Kunhardtia rhodantha,
Marahuacaea schomburgkii,
Maschalocephalus dinklagei,
Monotrema aemulans,
Monotrema affine,
Monotrema arthrophyllum,
Monotrema bracteatum,
Monotrema xyridoides,
Phelpsiella ptericaulis,
Potarophytum riparium,
Rapatea angustifolia,
Rapatea aracamuniana,
Rapatea chimantensis,
Rapatea circasiana,
Rapatea elongata,
Rapatea fanshawei,
Rapatea linearis,
Rapatea longipes,
Rapatea membranacea,
Rapatea muaju,
Rapatea paludosa,
Rapatea pycnocephala,
Rapatea rugulosa,
Rapatea saulensis,
Rapatea scabra,
Rapatea spectabilis,
Rapatea spruceana,
Rapatea steyermarkii,
Rapatea ulei,
Rapatea undulata,
Rapatea xiphoides,
Rapatea yapacana,
Saxofridericia aculeata,
Saxofridericia compressa,