Aechmea aquilega
Also known as: Aechmea meyerae Baker +3 more
- Aechmea meyerae Baker
- Bromelia aquilega Salisb.
- Bromelia bracteata var. aquilega (Salisb.) Steud.
- Gravisia aquilega (Salisb.) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Aechmea aquilega is an epiphytic or lithophytic bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Jamaica, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
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