Aechmea

Aechmea
Aechmea fasciata inflorescence
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Aechmea
Ruiz & Pav.
Species

Over 250, see text.

Synonyms
Aechmea mertensii

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 EEK-me-ə and eek-MEE-ə. Aechmea comprises eight subgenera[citation needed] and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean. Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.[citation needed]

Subgenera

Subgenera include:

Species

As of November 2022, Plants of the World Online listed the following species:

Transferred

Cultivars

Cultivars include:[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, A.T. & Smith, H.A. (1972). Plant Names Simplified : Their Pronunciation Derivation & Meaning. Buckenhill, Herefordshire: Landsmans Bookshop. ISBN 978-0-900513-04-6.
  2. ↑ Coombes, Allen J. (1994). Dictionary of Plant Names. London: Hamlyn Books. ISBN 978-0-600-58187-1.
  3. 1 2 "Aechmea Ruiz & Pav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ↑ Gouda, Eric J.; Butcher, Derek; Gouda, Kees (2022). "Aechmea". Encyclopaedia of Bromeliads. Utrecht University Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 20 October 2022.