''Fascicularia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pineapple family

Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-like flowering plants (angiosperms), the seeds of which typically contain o ...

, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Latin ''fasciculus'' (bundle) and ''arius'' (pertaining to). Only one species is known, ''Fascicularia bicolor''. It is indigenous to ChileKew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
/ref> and reportedly naturalized in France and the extreme south and west of Great Britain. In the wild, all ''Fascicularias'' are saxicolous (growing on rocks) or epiphytes. It is cultivated in gardens for the dramatic bright crimson colour of its leaves contrasting with the blue inflorescence. The edible fruits are similar to those of the species ''

Greigia sphacelata ''Greigia sphacelata'' is a plant species in the genus '' Greigia''. This species is endemic to Chile. It produces edible fruits, known as 'chupones'. See Also *'' Fascicularia bicolor'' *''Ochagavia litoralis'' *''Puya chilensis'' *''Riche ...

'', but smaller; They are consumed in the same way as these.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized: * ''Fascicularia bicolor'' subsp. ''bicolor'' * ''Fascicularia bicolor'' subsp. ''canaliculata'' E.C.Nelson & Zizka

References

External links

BSI Genera Gallery
photos * http://fcbs.org/pictures/Fascicularia.htm {{Taxonbar, from=Q2712605 Bromelioideae Monotypic Poales genera Endemic flora of Chile Bromeliaceae genera de:Fascicularia bicolor