Aechmea nudicaulis var. cuspidata
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Urn plant
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAechmea nudicaulis is a bromeliad species in the genus Aechmea, which is often used as an ornamental plant. This species is native to Central America, the West Indies, central and southern Mexico, and northern and central South America. The following varieties are recognized : Aechmea nudicaulis var. aequalis L.B.Sm. & Reitz, 1963 - Espírito Santo Aechmea nudicaulis var. cuspidata Baker, 1879 - Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, Ecuador Aechmea nudicaulis var. nordestina J.A. Siqueira & Leme, 2006 - northeastern Brazil Aechmea nudicaulis var. nudicaulis - most of species range A number of cultivars derived from this species are commercially available. These are either selected forms, or hybrids arising from crosses with other species, including: Aechmea 'Parati' Aechmea 'Rakete'
Description
A pineapple like plant. It grows 30-70 cm tall. It grows attached to other plants. The leaves form a ring from the centre of the plant. The flowers are yellow.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Australia, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, West Indies,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seeds or offsets.
Synonyms
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
