Aechmea racinae
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAechmea racinae, or Christmas jewels, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aechmea, of the family Bromeliaceae. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. A. racinae grows best in partial sun and does not tolerate freezing temperatures. Aechmea racinae is an epiphytic evergreen perennial, forming basal rosettes of strap-shaped leaves, with arching racemes of tubular red and yellow flowers that give way to berries. In temperate regions it is often grown as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
A pineapple like plant that grows attached to other plants. It has a ring of strap pile leaves at the base. The flwoers arch over and are red and yellow.
Edible Uses
The fruit base is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It suits USDA hardiness zone 10.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
