''Aechmea'' is a

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). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean. Most of the species in this genus are

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Subgenera

Subgenera include: * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Aechmea'' Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Chevaliera'' (Gaudichaud ex Beer) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Lamprococcus'' (Beer) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Macrochordion'' (De Vriese) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Ortgiesia'' (Regel) Mez * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Platyaechmea'' (Baker) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Podaechmea'' Mez * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Pothuava'' (Baker) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Streptocalyx'' ined.

Species

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Aechmea abbreviata ''Aechmea abbreviata'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest A forest is an area of land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitio ...

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Aechmea aculeatosepala ''Aechmea aculeatosepala'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.Ulloa Ulloa, C. & D. ...

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Aechmea aenigmatica ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea aguadocensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea aiuruocensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea alba ''Aechmea alba'' is a species of plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil.Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Campostrini Forzza, R. (2008). Bromeliac ...

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Aechmea alegrensis ''Aechmea alegrensis'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. It is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in bot ...

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Aechmea alopecurus ''Aechmea alopecurus'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, known only from the States of Bahia and Minas Gerais. References alopecurus ''Alopecurus'', or foxtail grass, is a common and widesp ...

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Aechmea amicorum ''Aechmea amicorum'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Am ...

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Aechmea ampla ''Aechmea ampla'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. It is endemic to the State of Bahia in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

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Aechmea andaquiensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea andersonii ''Aechmea andersonii'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest c ...

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Aechmea angustifolia ''Aechmea angustifolia'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is native to Central America and northern South America (Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru, northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), offic ...

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Aechmea anomala ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea apocalyptica ''Aechmea apocalyptica'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. Distribution The Bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil, within Paraná (state), Santa Catarina (state), and São Paulo (state). It is ...

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Aechmea aquilega ''Aechmea aquilega'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Lat ...

'' {{small, (Salisb.) Griseb. *'' Aechmea araneosa'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea arenaria ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea aripoensis ''Aechmea aripoensis'' is a species of bromeliad native to Venezuela and Trinidad Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The island lies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela and sits ...

'' {{small, (N.E.Br.) Pittendr. *'' Aechmea atrovittata'' {{small, Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea avaldoana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea azurea ''Aechmea azurea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. It is a vulnerable species of the Atlantic Forest, Atlantic rainforest ecosystem References

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Aechmea bahiana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea bambusoides ''Aechmea bambusoides'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil. It is native to the States of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. Mature fruits (berries) are pyriform, white and contain seeds spread in a flesh ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. & Reitz *'' Aechmea baudoensis'' {{small, Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur *''

Aechmea bauxilumii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea biflora ''Aechmea biflora'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species name means "2-flowered," referring to two flowers in each fascicle ...

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Aechmea blanchetiana ''Aechmea blanchetiana'' is a bromeliad typical of Atlantic Coast restingas vegetation which is an ecosystem of Atlantic Forest biome of eastern Brazil. This plant grows from the State of Bahia south to Espírito Santo.Martinelli, G., Magalhães ...

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Aechmea blumenavii ''Aechmea blumenavii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the state of Santa Catarina, in Brazil. It is endangered and classified as rare by the IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (I ...

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Aechmea bocainensis ''Aechmea bocainensis'' is a species of plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil, found in the States of Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo (state), São Paulo.Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieir ...

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Aechmea brachystachys ''Aechmea brachystachys'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

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Aechmea bracteata ''Aechmea bracteata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Central America, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela; it is also reportedly naturalized in the Bahamas The Bahamas (), officially the Commonwealth ...

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Aechmea brassicoides ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea brevicollis ''Aechmea brevicollis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela, and northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in bo ...

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Aechmea bromeliifolia ''Aechmea bromeliifolia'' is a bromeliad native to southern Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and South America as far south as northern Argentina. Description ''Aechmea bromeliifolia'' can be found growing on the ground or as an epiphyte An ...

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Aechmea bruggeri ''Aechmea bruggeri'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin Ame ...

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Aechmea caesia ''Aechmea caesia'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Cultivars * ''Aechmea'' 'Sarah'Aechmea callichroma ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, Read & Baensch *'' Aechmea calyculata'' {{small, (É.Morren) Baker *''

Aechmea campanulata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea candida'' {{small, É.Morren ex Baker *'' Aechmea capixabae'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea cardenasii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea cariocae ''Aechmea cariocae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Tijuca National Park in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea carvalhoi'' {{small, E.Pereira & Leme *''

Aechmea castanea ''Aechmea castanea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to State of Espírito Santo in Brazil.Wendt, T., do Santos Coser, T., Fernandes, H.B. & Martinelli, G. (2010). Bromaliaceae do município de Santa ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea castelnavii'' {{small, Baker *''

Aechmea catendensis ''Aechmea catendensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. References

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Aechmea cathcartii ''Aechmea cathcartii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the Miranda region of Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venez ...

'' {{small, C.F.Reed & Read *'' Aechmea caudata'' {{small, Lindm. *''

Aechmea cephaloides ''Aechmea cephaloides'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Pernambuco in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is ...

'' {{small, J.A.Siqueira & Leme *''

Aechmea chantinii ''Aechmea chantinii'' is a bromeliad native to the Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Commonly known as Amazonian zebra plant, it is often used as an ornamental plant. The following subspecies are re ...

'' {{small, (Carrière) Baker *'' Aechmea coelestis'' {{small, (K.Koch) É.Morren *''

Aechmea colombiana ''Aechmea colombiana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia and Ecuador. References colombiana ''Colombiana'' is a 2011 French English-language action thriller film co-written and produced by Lu ...

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Aechmea comata ''Aechmea comata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is endemic to southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both ...

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Aechmea confertiflora ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea confusa ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, H.Luther *'' Aechmea conifera'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea contracta'' {{small, (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Baker *''

Aechmea correia-araujoi ''Aechmea correia-araujoi'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is t ...

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Aechmea corymbosa ''Aechmea corymbosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of ...

'' {{small, (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Mez *''

Aechmea costantinii ''Aechmea costantinii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to northeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South ...

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Aechmea cucullata ''Aechmea cucullata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República ...

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Aechmea cylindrata ''Aechmea cylindrata'' is a bromeliad, native to southeastern Brazil from São Paulo to Santa Catarina. This plant is cited in ''Flora Brasiliensis'' by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, and it is often used as an ornamental plant Ornament ...

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Aechmea cymosopaniculata ''Aechmea cymosopaniculata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the Aragua region of Venezuela. References

Aechmea, cymosopaniculata Flora of Venezuela Plants described in 1865 Endemic flora ...

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Aechmea dactylina ''Aechmea dactylina'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Repub ...

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Aechmea dealbata ''Aechmea dealbata'' is a bromeliad in the subfamily Bromelioideae. This plant species has spiny green foliage with a complex pink and purple inflorescence. It is epiphytic but will grow in soil and is commonly cultivated. This species is endemi ...

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Aechmea decurva ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea dichlamydea ''Aechmea dichlamydea'' is a species of Bromeliaceae, bromeliad in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Native plant, native to Venezuela and to Trinidad and Tobago. Varieties Three botanical varieties are recognized: #''Aechmea dichlamydea'' ...

'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea digitata'' {{small, L.B.Sm. & Read *''

Aechmea discordiae ''Aechmea discordiae'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil.Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira ...

'' {{small, Leme *'' Aechmea disjuncta'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea distichantha ''Aechmea distichantha'', the Brazilian vaseplant, or vase plant, is a bromeliad typical of Cerrado vegetation in Brazil, which is also native to northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.Versieux, L.M., Wendt, T., Batista Louzada, R. & ...

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Aechmea downsiana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Pittendr. *'' Aechmea echinata'' {{small, (Leme) Leme *''

Aechmea egleriana ''Aechmea egleriana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Native plant, native to Venezuela, French Guiana and northern Brazil.Funk, V. A., P. E. Berry, S. Alexander, T. H. Hollowell & C. L. Kelloff. 2007. Checklist of th ...

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Aechmea emmerichiae ''Aechmea emmerichiae'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Chapada Diamantina National Park in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portugues ...

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Aechmea entringeri ''Aechmea entringeri'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), ...

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Aechmea esseri ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea eurycorymbus ''Aechmea eurycorymbus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Amer ...

'' {{small, Harms *'' Aechmea farinosa'' {{small, (Regel) L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea fasciata ''Aechmea fasciata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is commonly called the silver vase or urn plant and is native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a ...

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Aechmea fendleri ''Aechmea fendleri'' is a species of Bromeliaceae, bromeliad in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Native plant, native to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. Cultivars The species is widely cultivated as an ornamental. Cultivars include:

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Aechmea fernandae ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea ferruginea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea filicaulis ''Aechmea filicaulis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Venezuela.Hokche, O., Berry, P.E. & Huber, O. (eds.) (2008). Nuevo Catálogo de la Flora Vascular de Venezuela: 1-859. Fundación Instituto B ...

'' {{small, (Griseb.) Mez *''

Aechmea flavorosea ''Aechmea flavorosea'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira *'' Aechmea flemingii'' {{small, H.Luther *'' Aechmea floribunda'' {{small, Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f. *''

Aechmea fosteriana ''Aechmea fosteriana'', the lacquered wine cup, is a bromeliad native to Brazil, which is endemic to coastal areas of the State of Espírito Santo. This plant is often grown as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea frassyi'' {{small, Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea fraudulosa ''Aechmea fraudulosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country ...

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Aechmea fuerstenbergii ''Aechmea fuerstenbergii'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is native Native may refer to: People * Jus soli, citizenship by right of birth * Indigenous peoples, peoples with a set of specific rights ba ...

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Aechmea fulgens ''Aechmea fulgens'', the coralberry, is a bromeliad, which is often used like an ornamental plant. This plant grows in Brazil, especially in following states: Bahia and Pernambuco Pernambuco () is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast ...

'' {{small, Brongn. *'' Aechmea gamosepala'' {{small, Wittm. *'' Aechmea geminiflora'' {{small, (Harms) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *''

Aechmea gentryi ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea gigantea ''Aechmea gigantea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on th ...

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Aechmea glandulosa ''Aechmea glandulosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country ...

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Aechmea gracilis ''Aechmea gracilis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to southeastern Brazil from Rio de Janeiro State to Santa Catarina (state), Santa Catarina. Cultivars * Aechmea 'Ilha Grande', ''Aechmea'' 'Ilha ...

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Aechmea grazielae ''Aechmea grazielae'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the l ...

'' {{small, Martinelli & Leme *''

Aechmea guainumbiorum ''Aechmea guainumbiorum'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Pernambuco in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), i ...

'' {{small, J.A.Siqueira & Leme *''

Aechmea guaratingensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Aechmea gurkeniana ''Aechmea gurkeniana'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the la ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira & Moutinho *'' Aechmea haltonii'' {{small, H.Luther *''

Aechmea hellae ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, W.Weber *'' Aechmea heterosepala'' {{small, Leme *''

Aechmea hoppii ''Aechmea hoppii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

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Aechmea huebneri ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea iguana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea itapoana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, W.Till & Morowetz *''

Aechmea joannis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea jungurudoensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, H.Luther & K.F.Norton *''

Aechmea kautskyana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira & L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea kentii'' {{small, (H.Luther) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *'' Aechmea kertesziae'' {{small, Reitz *'' Aechmea kleinii'' {{small, Reitz *''

Aechmea koesteri ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea kuntzeana ''Aechmea kuntzeana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Bolivia. This plant was classified by Carl Christian Mez in 1896, he also validly published the name Aechmea kuntzeana. Characteristics * Growt ...

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Aechmea longicuspis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' var. ''kuntzeana'' {{small, (Mez) Gouda *''

Aechmea lactifera ''Aechmea lactifera'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both ...

'' {{small, Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea lamarchei ''Aechmea lamarchei'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea'', endemic to the eastern Brazilian states Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo Espírito Santo (, , ; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its large ...

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Aechmea lanata ''Aechmea lanata'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larges ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *'' Aechmea lanjouwii'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea lasseri ''Aechmea lasseri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the ...

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Aechmea latifolia ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, (Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Klotzsch ex Mez *''

Aechmea leonard-kentiana ''Aechmea leonard-kentiana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest c ...

'' {{small, H.Luther & Leme *''

Aechmea leppardii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea leptantha ''Aechmea leptantha'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Paraíba and Pernambuco Pernambuco () is a States of Brazil, state of Brazil, located in the ...

'' {{small, (Harms) Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea leucolepis ''Aechmea leucolepis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil from Bahia to Espírito Santo.Wendt, T., do Santos Coser, T., Fernandes, H.B. & Martinelli, G. (2010). Bromaliaceae do município de San ...

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Aechmea lilacinantha ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea longifolia ''Aechmea longifolia'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, the Guianas, northern Brazil, Peru and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador' ...

'' {{small, (Rudge) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *''

Aechmea longipedunculata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Betancur & Aguirre-Santoro *''

Aechmea longiramosa ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Betancur & Aguirre-Santoro *''

Aechmea lueddemanniana ''Aechmea lueddemanniana'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua and southern Mexico as far north as Veracruz. The plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental.< ...

'' {{small, (K.Koch) Mez *'' Aechmea lugoi'' {{small, (Gilmartin & H.Luther) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *'' Aechmea lymanii'' {{small, W.Weber *''

Aechmea maasii ''Aechmea maasii'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, is the capital of ...

'' {{small, Gouda & W.Till *''

Aechmea macrochlamys ''Aechmea macrochlamys'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. The species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

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Aechmea maculata ''Aechmea maculata'' is an evergreen plant species in the family Bromeliaceae and the genus ''Aechmea''. It is endemic to the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil and is grown as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants tha ...

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Aechmea magdalenae ''Aechmea magdalenae'' is a flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is also known as ixtle. This species is native to Central America, southern Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. The specific epithet ''magdalenae'' comes from the place it was ...

'' {{small, (André) André ex Baker *'' Aechmea manzanaresiana'' {{small, H.Luther *''

Aechmea marauensis ''Aechmea marauensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the la ...

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Aechmea marginalis ''Aechmea marginalis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Alagoas in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

'' {{small, Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea mariae-reginae ''Aechmea 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 Dioecy (; ; adj. dioecious , ) is a characteristic o ...

'' {{small, H.Wendl. *'' Aechmea matudae'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea mcvaughii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea melinonii'' {{small, Hook. *''

Aechmea mertensii ''Aechmea mertensii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Native plant, native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. References

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Aechmea mexicana ''Aechmea mexicana'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is native to central and southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), o ...

'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea milsteiniana'' {{small, L.B.Sm. & Read *''

Aechmea miniata ''Aechmea miniata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is native to the state of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

'' {{small, (Beer) Baker *'' Aechmea mira'' {{small, Leme & H.Luther *''

Aechmea mollis ''Aechmea mollis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil.Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Campostrini ...

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Aechmea moonenii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, Gouda *''

Aechmea moorei ''Aechmea moorei'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Gr ...

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Aechmea mulfordii Aechmea mulfordii, the living vase bromelia, is native to the states of Pernambuco and Bahia in eastern Brazil. Most of the other plants in this genus are epiphytic, which means that they live up in the branches of the trees and exist mainly on ...

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Aechmea murcae ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *''

Aechmea muricata ''Aechmea muricata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Pernambuco and Alagoas Alagoas (, ) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil and is situated in the easte ...

'' {{small, (Arruda) L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea mutica'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea nallyi ''Aechmea nallyi'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. It is endemic to the Loreto region of Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = ...

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Aechmea napoensis ''Aechmea napoensis'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habit ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *''

Aechmea nidularioides ''Aechmea nidularioides'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_sym ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea nivea'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea novoae ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Flores-Arg., López-Ferr. & Espejo *''

Aechmea nudicaulis ''Aechmea 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. ...

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Aechmea organensis ''Aechmea organensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to southeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South A ...

'' {{small, Wawra *'' Aechmea orlandiana'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea ornata ''Aechmea ornata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to southern Brazil from Rio de Janeiro State Rio de Janeiro () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Braz ...

'' {{small, (Gaudich.) Baker *''

Aechmea pabstii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira & Moutinho *'' Aechmea pallida'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea paniculata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, Ruiz & Pav. *'' Aechmea paniculigera'' {{small, (Sw.) Griseb. *''

Aechmea paradoxa ''Aechmea paradoxa'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

'' {{small, (Leme) Leme *''

Aechmea paratiensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, Leme & Fraga *''

Aechmea patriciae ''Aechmea patriciae'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also t ...

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Aechmea pectinata ''Aechmea pectinata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is endemic to southeastern Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro State Rio de Janeiro () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second large ...

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Aechmea pedicellata ''Aechmea pedicellata'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the lar ...

'' {{small, Leme & H.Luther *'' Aechmea penduliflora'' {{small, André *'' Aechmea perforata'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea phanerophlebia ''Aechmea phanerophlebia'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. Cultivars * ''Aechmea'' 'Tessie' References *BSI Cultivar Registry
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'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea pimenti-velosoi'' {{small, Reitz *''

Aechmea pineliana ''Aechmea pineliana'' is a flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is typical of Atlantic Forest vegetation in Brazil, specially in following states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. This plant is cited in Flora Brasilien ...

'' {{small, (Brongn. ex Planch.) Baker *''

Aechmea pittieri ''Aechmea pittieri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Costa Rica and Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinenta ...

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Aechmea podantha ''Aechmea podantha'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. References

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'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea poitaei'' {{small, (Baker) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *'' Aechmea politii'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea polyantha ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira & Reitz *'' Aechmea prancei'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea prava ''Aechmea prava'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira *''

Aechmea pseudonudicaulis ''Aechmea pseudonudicaulis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

'' {{small, Leme *'' Aechmea pubescens'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea purpureorosea'' {{small, (Hook.) Wawra *''

Aechmea pyramidalis ''Aechmea pyramidalis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

'' {{small, Benth. *'' Aechmea racinae'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea ramosa'' {{small, Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f. *''

Aechmea ramusculosa ''Aechmea ramusculosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the l ...

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Aechmea reclinata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea recurvata ''Aechmea recurvata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), ...

'' {{small, (Klotzsch) L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea recurvipetala ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and aroun ...

'' {{small, Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Aechmea retusa ''Aechmea retusa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. Cultivars * ''Aechmea'' 'Brimstone' * ''Aechmea'' 'Hellfire' * ''Aechmea'' 'Hercules' * ''Aechmea'' 'Laura Lynn' * ''Aechmea'' ...

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Aechmea roberto-anselmoi ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira & Leme *''

Aechmea roberto-seidelii ''Aechmea roberto-seidelii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira *'' Aechmea rodriguesiana'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea roeseliae ''Aechmea roeseliae'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also te ...

'' {{small, H.Luther *'' Aechmea romeroi'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea rubens ''Aechmea rubens'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It was described from specimens cultivated in the Jardin Botanique de Montréal, supposedly grown from Brazilian material. Exactly place of origin unknown, and the species has not be ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea rubiginosa'' {{small, Mez *''

Aechmea rubroaristata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Leme & Fraga *''

Aechmea rubrolilacina ''Aechmea rubrolilacina'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ...

'' {{small, Leme *''

Aechmea seideliana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and aroun ...

'' {{small, W.Weber *''

Aechmea seidelii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea sergipana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea serrata ''Aechmea serrata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It was reportedly originally from Martinique in the West Indies, but now extinct Extinction is the termination of a kind of organism or of a group of kinds (taxon), usually a ...

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Aechmea servitensis ''Aechmea servitensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North A ...

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Aechmea setigera ''Aechmea setigera'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, and northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Repub ...

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Aechmea smithiorum ''Aechmea smithiorum'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. It is a medium-sized bromeliad with broad green leaves and a striking white rosette. ''Aechmea smithiorum'' is a rare bromeliad that grows as an epiphyte and sometime terrest ...

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Aechmea spectabilis ''Aechmea spectabilis'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on ...

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Aechmea sphaerocephala ''Aechmea sphaerocephala'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), ...

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Aechmea squarrosa ''Aechmea squarrosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family'. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portugue ...

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Aechmea stelligera ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea stenosepala ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea streptocalycoides ''Aechmea streptocalycoides'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Peru and Ecuador. References

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'' {{small, Philcox *'' Aechmea strobilacea'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea strobilina'' {{small, (Beurl.) L.B.Sm. & Read *''

Aechmea sucreana ''Aechmea sucreana'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), i ...

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Aechmea sumidourensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea tayoensis ''Aechmea tayoensis'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Morona-Santiago Province in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest A forest is an area of land dominated by tr ...

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Aechmea tessmannii ''Aechmea tessmannii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North ...

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Aechmea tillandsioides ''Aechmea tillandsioides'' is a bromeliad widespread across southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, northern Brazil). It is widely cultivated in other regions as an ornamental pla ...

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Aechmea timida ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea tocantina ''Aechmea tocantina'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is native to northern and central South America (Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas The Guianas, sometimes called by the Span ...

'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea tomentosa'' {{small, Mez *'' Aechmea triangularis'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea triticina ''Aechmea triticina'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, i ...

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Aechmea tuitensis ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea vallerandii ''Aechmea vallerandii'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This was for a time called ''A. beeriana'' but was reclassified in 2008.Erhardt, Götz & Seybold, in Der große Zander 1825 (2008) It is native to Panama and t ...

'' {{small, (Carrière) Erhardt, Götz & Seybold *'' Aechmea vanhoutteana'' {{small, (Van Houtte) Mez *''

Aechmea vasquezii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea victoriana ''Aechmea victoriana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This Bromeliaceae, bromeliad is Endemism, endemic to the State of Espírito Santo and to the Atlantic Forest, Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in s ...

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Aechmea viridipetala ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea weberi ''Aechmea weberi'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larges ...

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Aechmea weilbachii ''Aechmea weilbachii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, ...

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Aechmea werdermannii ''Aechmea werdermannii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Pernambuco and Alagoas Alagoas (, ) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil and is situated in the e ...

'' {{small, Harms *'' Aechmea williamsii'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *'' Aechmea winkleri'' {{small, Reitz *'' Aechmea wittmackiana'' {{small, (Regel) Mez *''

Aechmea woronowii ''Aechmea woronowii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Peru and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North Am ...

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Aechmea xinguana ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Transferred

*''Aechmea bicolor'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Wittmackia bicolor ''Wittmackia bicolor'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to south Brazil (the state of Santa Catarina).Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) Aguirre-Santoroo *''Aechmea burle-marxii'' {{small, E.Pereira → ''

Wittmackia burle-marxii ''Wittmackia burle-marxii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' {{small, (E.Pereira) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea depressa'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Karawata depressa ''Karawata depressa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, Endemism, endemic to Brazil (the state of Bahia).Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Campostri ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea gustavoi'' {{small, J.A.Siqueira & Leme → ''

Karawata gustavoi ''Karawata gustavoi'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to northeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Ame ...

'' {{small, (J.A.Siqueira & Leme) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea hostilis'' {{small, E.Pereira → ''

Karawata hostilis ''Karawata hostilis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot flowering plants of about 80 genera and 3700 known species, native mainly to the tropical Americas, wit ...

'' (E.Pereira) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea involucrata'' {{small, André → ''

Ronnbergia involucrata ''Ronnbergia involucrata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecu ...

'' {{small, (André) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea multiflora'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Karawata multiflora ''Karawata multiflora'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, Endemism, endemic to northeastern Brazil. It was first described by Lyman Bradford Smith in 1937 as ''Aechmea multiflora''. References

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'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea nigribracteata'' {{small, J.R.Maciel, Louzada & M.Alves → '' Karawata nigribracteata'' {{small, (J.R.Maciel, Louzada & M.Alves) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea prasinata'' {{small, G.M.Sousa & Wand. → '' Karawata prasinata'' {{small, (G.M.Sousa & Wand.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea saxicola'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Karawata saxicola ''Karawata saxicola'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to southeastern Brazil, in the states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro. It was first described by Lyman Bradford Smith in 1950 a ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea tonduzii'' {{small, Mez & Pittier → ''

Ronnbergia tonduzii ''Ronnbergia tonduzii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), ...

'' {{small, (Mez & Pittier) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea turbinocalyx'' {{small, Mez → ''

Wittmackia turbinocalyx ''Wittmackia turbinocalyx'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais). It was first described in 1892 by Carl Christian Mez Carl Christian Mez (26 March 1866 – 8 ...

'' {{small, (Mez) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea veitchii'' {{small, Baker → ''

Ronnbergia veitchii ''Ronnbergia veitchii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic ...

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Cultivars

Cultivars include:{{cn, date=October 2020 *''Aechmea'' 'Blue Tango' *''Aechmea'' 'Burgundy' *''Aechmea'' 'Fire' *''Aechmea'' 'Gympie Gold' *''Aechmea'' 'Jeanie' *''Aechmea'' 'Malva'

References

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, access-date=12 November 2022 {{Taxonbar, from=Q131754 Bromeliaceae genera Taxa named by José Antonio Pavón Jiménez