Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
callichroma
ID:
338189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Read & Baensch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 12: 60 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337521

Common Names

  • Aechmea Callichroma
  • Silver Vase Plant
  • Urn Plant

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Description

Aechmea callichroma (also called Red Urn Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant with a rosette of arching, strap-like leaves that are red-green in color. It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America, and is typically found in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aechmea callichroma has a bright yellow flower with a large, bright yellow bract. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aechmea callichroma 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 callichroma

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

Aechmea callichroma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aechmea callichroma?

Aechmea callichroma

What is the natural habitat of Aechmea callichroma?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Aechmea callichroma?

20-30 cm

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

Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
H. Ulrich Baensch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baensch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302720-2: 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].