Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
castanea
ID:
338198

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 126(1): 13, 228 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337530

Common Names

  • Aechmea Castanea
  • Silver Vase Plant
  • Urn Plant

Searching for Aechmea castanea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aechmea castanea (also called Chestnut Urn Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant with a rosette of arching, strap-like leaves that are 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 castanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aechmea castanea is a bright yellow color and is shaped like a star. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Aechmea castanea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aechmea castanea is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a low-growing plant with rosettes of arching, strap-like leaves. The leaves are green with silver stripes and have sharp spines along the edges. The plant produces bright pink or purple flowers in the summer. To cultivate Aechmea castanea, plant it in a well-draining soil mix and water it regularly. Place the plant in a bright, sunny location. Propagate Aechmea castanea by division or by seed.

Where to Find Aechmea castanea

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

Aechmea castanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aechmea castanea?

Aechmea castanea

What is the common name of Aechmea castanea?

Chestnut Vase Plant

What is the natural habitat of Aechmea castanea?

Tropical forests of South America

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271661-2: 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].