Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
bromeliifolia
ID:
338178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rudge) Baker ex Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 664 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337510

Common Names

  • Aechmea Bromeliifolia
  • Silver Vase Plant
  • Urn Plant

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Synonyms

  • Pitcairnia melanacantha de Vriese [unknown]
  • Macrochordium melananthum (Ker Gawl.) Beer [unknown]
  • Macrochordium bromeliifolium (Rudge) Beer [unknown]
  • Macrochordium pulchrum Beer [unknown]
  • Macrochordium strictum Beer [unknown]
  • Macrochordium macracanthum Regel [unknown]
  • Macrochordium tinctorium (Mart.) de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Aechmea bromeliifolia (also called Uraguayensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphytic bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, arching, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aechmea bromeliifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aechmea bromeliifolia var. bromeliifolia
Aechmea bromeliifolia var. albobracteata Philcox

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aechmea bromeliifolia is a bright yellow-orange color and is tubular in shape. The seed of this plant is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are small, dark green, and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aechmea bromeliifolia is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by removing offsets from the mother plant. The offsets should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Aechmea bromeliifolia

Aechmea bromeliifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Aechmea bromeliifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aechmea bromeliifolia?

Aechmea bromeliifolia

What type of plant is Aechmea bromeliifolia?

Aechmea bromeliifolia is a species of bromeliad

Where is Aechmea bromeliifolia native to?

Aechmea bromeliifolia is native to Brazil

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Edward Rudge (1763-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121574-1: 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].