Aechmea fosteriana
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Aechmea fosteriana is a bromeliad
native from Brazil
, which is typical in costal areas of Espírito Santo
. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant
.
The following subspecies are recognized :
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana...
native from Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, which is typical in costal areas of Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...
. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant
Ornamental plant
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as house plants, for cut flowers and specimen display...
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The following subspecies are recognized :
- Aechmea fosteriana subsp. fosteriana L.B.Sm., 1941
- Aechmea fosteriana subsp. rupicola Leme, 1987
Cultivars
- Aechmea 'Bert'
- Aechmea 'Chantifost'
- Aechmea 'Foster's Chant'
- Aechmea 'Kimberley'
- Aechmea 'Little Bert'
- xCanmea 'Majo'
External links
- Aechmea fosteriana photo