''Ursulaea'' (named for Ursula Baensch, plant breeder and co-author of ''Blooming Bromeliads'') is a
genus in the plant
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. Some authorities treat ''Ursulaea'' as a synonym of ''
Aechmea
''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 ...
''.
[ There are two known species, both endemic to Mexico.OTS 404]
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Endemic flora of Mexico
Bromeliaceae genera