Aechmea

Aechmea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek aichme, meaning "spear". Aechmea comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean.[1] Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.

Aechmea
Aechmea fasciata inflorescence
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Aechmea
Ruiz & Pav.
Species

Over 250, see text.

Synonyms
  • Echinostachys Brongn. ex Planch.
  • Gravisia Mez
  • Hoplophytum Beer
  • Pothuava Gaudich.
  • Streptocalyx Beer
  • Wittmackia Mez

Subgenera

Subgenera include:

Species

As of 2020, Kew's Plants of the World Online lists the following species:[1]


Cultivars

Cultivars include:

  • Aechmea 'Blue Tango'
  • Aechmea 'Burgundy'
  • Aechmea 'Fire'
  • Aechmea 'Gympie Gold'
  • Aechmea 'Jeanie'
  • Aechmea 'Malva'

References

  1. "Aechmea Ruiz & Pav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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