Aechmea blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
Genus: | Aechmea |
Species: | A. blanchetiana |
Binomial name | |
Aechmea blanchetiana (Baker) L.B.Sm. | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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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.[1][2] It is often grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant.
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The orange form of Aechmea blanchetiana
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Aechmea blanchetiana growing in Naples, Florida
See also
References
- 1 2 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Campostrini Forzza, R. (2008). Bromeliaceae da Mata Atlântica Brasileira: lista de espécies, distribuição e conservação. Rodriguésia; Revista do Instituto de Biologia Vegetal, Jardim Botânico e Estaçao Biologica do Itatiaya 59: 209-258.
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