Guzmania monostachia
Introduction '''''Guzmania monostachia''''' is an epiphytic species in the genus ''Guzmania''. Also known as a '''West Indian tufted airplant''', this species is native to South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela), Central America, the West Indies and Florida. The species is also reportedly naturalized in Hawaii. ''Guzmania monostachia'' is notable as it is a facultative CAM species, converting from C3 photosynthesis to CAM under high light treatment or drought stress as a protective measure.
Cultivars * ''Guzmania'' 'Premier Amour'
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References
External links * US Department of Agriculture plants profile* Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants, West Indian Tufted Airplant,  Guzmania monostachia* Zipcodezoo ''Guzmania_monostachia'', photo of herbarium specimen collected in Costa Rica* Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, ''Guzmania monostachia''* Tropical Plant Book, ''Guzmania monostachia'' in Ecuador