Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
435896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 14 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435228

Common Names

  • Hechtia Guatemalensis
  • Guatemalensis Hechtia
  • Guatemalensis Bromeliad

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Synonyms

  • Mesoamerantha guatemalensis (Mez) I.Ramírez & K.Romero [valid]

Description

Hechtia guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Hechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, grass-like leaves. It is native to Guatemala, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia guatemalensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia guatemalensis is a succulent perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hechtia guatemalensis

Hechtia guatemalensis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Hechtia guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia guatemalensis?

Hechtia guatemalensis

What type of plant is Hechtia guatemalensis?

A succulent

Where is Hechtia guatemalensis found?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118232-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].