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Scarlet-star

How to identify Scarlet-star (Guzmania lingulata)

Scarlet-star, also known as Bromeliad

Scarlet-star boasts an impressive rosette base comprised of long, green, tongue-shaped leaves. From this verdant foundation emerges a striking inflorescence, reaching a duration of 2 to 4 months. The flower structure dazzles with vibrant red or orange bracts—leaf-like structures—which subtend a cluster of petite, pristine white flowers. These inflorescences serve as a distinctive feature, offering a brilliant contrast to the lush foliage below.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Distinctive inflorescence with red or orange bracts and white flowers.

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Leathery, strap-shaped leaves forming a basal rosette with funnel-like central 'vase'.

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Vibrant red bracts subtending up to 50 white, creamy yellow blossoms.

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Long-lasting bracts measuring up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) enhance overall aesthetic.

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Basal rosette base with long, green, tongue-shaped leaves.

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Detailed Traits of Scarlet-star

Leaf Features

The leaves of scarlet-star are leathery, up to 18 inches (45 cm) long and are arranged in a basal rosette. They overlap to form a funnel-like central 'vase'. The leaves are simple, stiff, strap-shaped, entire, and have a generally unmarked surface with parallel venation. Their dark green, glossy appearance is soft and flexible to the touch. Towards the center of the 'vase', the leaf color may change. Offsets may form between the base leaves.

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Flower Features

The flowers of scarlet-star appear in a round flower head consisting of up to 50 white, creamy yellow blossoms nestled within vibrant red bracts. These flowers, measuring about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, are borne on a terminal inflorescence, giving the flower head a clustered, eye-catching appearance. The bracts, which can be up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, are long-lasting and enhance the overall aesthetic. The flowers typically lack a noticeable fragrance and bloom primarily during the summer months.

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Key Facts About Scarlet-star

Attributes of Scarlet-star
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Spread
50 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
Red
Yellow
White
Orange
Stem Color
Green
Red
White
Yellow
Orange
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Scarlet-star

Family
Bromeliad
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Species
Scarlet-star (Guzmania lingulata)
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Distribution Map of Scarlet-star

Scarlet-star is native to the rain and cloud forests of the northern part of South America and Central America.
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Invasive
Potentially invasive
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