Aechmea gigantea
Also known as: Billbergia gigantea C.Chev. +2 more
- Billbergia gigantea C.Chev.
- Billbergia gigantea É.Morren
- Hoplophytum giganteum É.Morren
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Aechmea gigantea is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Aechmea is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Venezuela