Aechmea mariae-reginae
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAechmea mariae-reginae is a species in the genus Aechmea. endemic to Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras). This is one of the few Bromelioideae species that is dioecious, and is the only species in its genus with this trait.
Description
A large pineapple family plant. It grows about 1 m across and 1 m tall when in flower. The leaves have a wide sheathing base. The edges of the leaves have teeth that are spiny. The flower stalk is erect and has a ring of 10 cm long pink bracts at the base. The plants are separately male and female. The fruit are fleshy.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,200 m altitude in Costa Rica. In Cairns Botanical Garden.
Where It Grows
Australia, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
Production
The ripe fruit bunch can weigh 2 kg.
Also Known As
Corpus
References (2)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 10
- Zuchowski W., 2007, Tropical Plants of Costa Rica. A Zona Tropical Publication, Comstock Publishing. p 368
