Aechmea

Genus of flowering plants


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::summary Genus of flowering plants ::

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

Subgenera

Subgenera include:

Species

, Plants of the World Online listed the following species:

Transferred

Cultivars

Cultivars include:

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

References

References

  1. Johnson, A.T.. (1972). "Plant Names Simplified : Their Pronunciation Derivation & Meaning". Landsmans Bookshop.
  2. Coombes, Allen J.. (1994). "Dictionary of Plant Names". Hamlyn Books.
  3. (2022). "''Aechmea''". Utrecht University Botanic Gardens.
  4. "''Aechmea'' Ruiz & Pav.". [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]].

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