''Aechmea'' is a

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s in the

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(subfamily

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). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean. Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.

Subgenera

Subgenera include: * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Aechmea'' Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Chevaliera'' (Gaudichaud ex Beer) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Lamprococcus'' (Beer) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Macrochordion'' (De Vriese) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Ortgiesia'' (Regel) Mez * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Platyaechmea'' (Baker) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Podaechmea'' Mez * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Pothuava'' (Baker) Baker * ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Streptocalyx'' ined.

Species

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Aechmea abbreviata ''Aechmea abbreviata'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. References abbreviata ''Abbreviata'' is a genus of nematodes belongin ...

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Aechmea aculeatosepala ''Aechmea aculeatosepala'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.Ulloa Ulloa, C. & D. ...

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Aechmea aenigmatica ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea aguadocensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea aiuruocensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea alba ''Aechmea alba'' is a species of plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Lat ...

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Aechmea alegrensis ''Aechmea alegrensis'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. It is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in bot ...

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Aechmea alopecurus ''Aechmea alopecurus'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, known only from the States of Bahia and Minas Gerais Minas Gerais () is a state in Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most pop ...

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Aechmea amicorum ''Aechmea amicorum'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Am ...

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Aechmea ampla ''Aechmea ampla'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. It is endemic to the State of Bahia in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

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Aechmea andaquiensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and aroun ...

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Aechmea andersonii ''Aechmea andersonii'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest c ...

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Aechmea angustifolia ''Aechmea angustifolia'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. This species is native to Central America and northern South America (Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru, northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), of ...

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Aechmea anomala ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and aroun ...

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Aechmea apocalyptica ''Aechmea apocalyptica'' is a plant species in the genus '' Aechmea''. Distribution The Bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil, within Paraná (state), Santa Catarina (state), and São Paulo (state). It is ...

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Aechmea aquilega ''Aechmea aquilega'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Brazil, Venezuela, the Guianas, Trinidad, Jamaica and Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Ric ...

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Aechmea araneosa ''Aechmea araneosa'' is a plant species of the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country ...

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Aechmea arenaria ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea aripoensis ''Aechmea aripoensis'' is a species of bromeliad native to Venezuela and Trinidad Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The island lies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela and sits ...

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Aechmea atrovittata ''Aechmea atrovittata'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Sugg ...

'' {{small, Leme & J.A.Siqueira *'' Aechmea avaldoana'' {{small, Leme & W.Till *''

Aechmea azurea ''Aechmea azurea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. It is a vulnerable species of the Atlantic rainforest The Atlantic Forest ( pt, Mata Atlântica ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea bahiana'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea bambusoides ''Aechmea bambusoides'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil. It is native to the States of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. Mature fruits (berries) are pyriform, white and contain seeds spread in a flesh ...

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Aechmea baudoensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea bauxilumii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea biflora ''Aechmea biflora'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climat ...

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Aechmea blanchetiana ''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.Martinelli, G., Magalhães ...

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Aechmea blumenavii ''Aechmea blumenavii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the state of Santa Catarina, in Brazil. It is endangered and classified as rare by the IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (I ...

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Aechmea bocainensis ''Aechmea bocainensis'' is a species of plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, found in the States of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, ...

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Aechmea brachystachys ''Aechmea brachystachys'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Peru. It is known only from the type locale near Loreto and listed as " critically endangered."León, B., J. Roque, C. Ulloa Ulloa, N ...

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Aechmea bracteata ''Aechmea bracteata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Central America, Mexico, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions ...

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Aechmea brassicoides ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea brevicollis'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea bromeliifolia ''Aechmea bromeliifolia'' is a bromeliad native to southern Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and South America as far south as northern Argentina. Description ''Aechmea bromeliifolia'' can be found growing on the ground or as an epiphyte An ...

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Aechmea bruggeri ''Aechmea bruggeri'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin Ame ...

'' {{small, Leme *'' Aechmea caesia'' {{small, É.Morren ex Baker *''

Aechmea callichroma ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea calyculata ''Aechmea calyculata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. Distribution The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''). It is native to southern Brazil in the states of Paraná, ...

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Aechmea campanulata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea candida ''Aechmea candida'', the white bromeliad, is a species of bromeliad in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, where it can be found in Bahia, Espírito Santo, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, from sea level up to 150 ...

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Aechmea capixabae ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea cardenasii ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea cariocae ''Aechmea cariocae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Tijuca National Park in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both ...

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Aechmea carvalhoi ''Aechmea carvalhoi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This bromeliad The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot flowering plants of about 80 genera and 3700 known species, native mainly to the tropical Americas, ...

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Aechmea castanea ''Aechmea castanea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to State of Espírito Santo in Brazil.Wendt, T., do Santos Coser, T., Fernandes, H.B. & Martinelli, G. (2010). Bromaliaceae do município de Santa Teresa, E ...

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Aechmea castelnavii ''Aechmea castelnavii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Costa Rica and northern South America (Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in S ...

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Aechmea catendensis ''Aechmea catendensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Sugg ...

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Aechmea cathcartii ''Aechmea cathcartii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the Miranda region of Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venez ...

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Aechmea caudata ''Aechmea caudata'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to southeastern Brazil from Espírito Santo to Rio Grande do Sul. Cultivars Cultivars include:Aechmea cephaloides ''Aechmea cephaloides'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Pernambuco in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is ...

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Aechmea chantinii ''Aechmea chantinii'' is a bromeliad native to the Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Commonly known as Amazonian zebra plant, it is often used as an ornamental plant. The following subspecies are ...

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Aechmea coelestis ''Aechmea coelestis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This is a species that is native Native may refer to: People * Jus soli, citizenship by right of birth * Indigenous peoples, peoples with a set of specific ri ...

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Aechmea colombiana ''Aechmea colombiana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia and Ecuador. References colombiana ''Colombiana'' is a 2011 French English-language action thriller film co-written and produced by L ...

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Aechmea comata ''Aechmea comata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is endemic to southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both ...

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Aechmea confertiflora ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea confusa ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea conifera ''Aechmea conifera'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciati ...

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Aechmea contracta ''Aechmea contracta'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Guyana and northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is ...

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Aechmea correia-araujoi ''Aechmea correia-araujoi'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is t ...

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Aechmea corymbosa ''Aechmea corymbosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''E ...

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Aechmea costantinii ''Aechmea costantinii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to northeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South ...

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Aechmea cucullata ''Aechmea cucullata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República ...

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Aechmea cylindrata ''Aechmea cylindrata'' is a bromeliad, native to southeastern Brazil from São Paulo to Santa Catarina. This plant is cited in ''Flora Brasiliensis'' by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, and it is often used as an ornamental plant Ornament ...

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Aechmea cymosopaniculata ''Aechmea cymosopaniculata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the Aragua region of Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de V ...

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Aechmea dactylina ''Aechmea dactylina'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' ...

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Aechmea dealbata ''Aechmea dealbata'' is a bromeliad in the subfamily Bromelioideae. This plant species has spiny green foliage with a complex pink and purple inflorescence. It is epiphytic but will grow in soil and is commonly cultivated. This species is endemi ...

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Aechmea decurva ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea dichlamydea ''Aechmea dichlamydea'' is a species of bromeliad in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela and to Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (, ), officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island ...

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Aechmea digitata ''Aechmea digitata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciati ...

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Aechmea discordiae ''Aechmea discordiae'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Sugge ...

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Aechmea disjuncta ''Aechmea disjuncta'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil. References disjuncta Endemic flora of Brazil Plants described in 1940 {{Aechmea-s ...

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Aechmea distichantha ''Aechmea distichantha'', the Brazilian vaseplant, or vase plant, is a bromeliad typical of Cerrado vegetation in Brazil, which is also native to northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.Versieux, L.M., Wendt, T., Batista Louzada, R. & ...

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Aechmea downsiana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea echinata ''Aechmea echinata'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil. The Latin specific epithet In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system") ...

'' {{small, (Leme) Leme *'' Aechmea egleriana'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea emmerichiae ''Aechmea emmerichiae'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Chapada Diamantina National Park in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portugues ...

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Aechmea entringeri ''Aechmea entringeri'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), ...

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Aechmea esseri ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea eurycorymbus ''Aechmea eurycorymbus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil. Cultivars The species is widely cultivated as an ornamental. Cultivars include:Aechmea farinosa ''Aechmea farinosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country i ...

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Aechmea fasciata ''Aechmea fasciata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is commonly called the silver vase or urn plant and is native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a ...

'' {{small, (Lindl.) Baker *'' Aechmea fendleri'' {{small, André ex Mez *''

Aechmea fernandae ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea ferruginea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea filicaulis'' {{small, (Griseb.) Mez *''

Aechmea flavorosea ''Aechmea flavorosea'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the l ...

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Aechmea flemingii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea floribunda ''Aechmea floribunda'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply ...

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Aechmea fosteriana ''Aechmea fosteriana'', the lacquered wine cup, is a bromeliad native to Brazil, which is endemic to coastal areas of the State of Espírito Santo. This plant is often grown as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants ...

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Aechmea frassyi ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea fraudulosa ''Aechmea fraudulosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil.Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. ...

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Aechmea fuerstenbergii ''Aechmea fuerstenbergii'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Peru and Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (re ...

'' {{small, É.Morren & Wittm. *'' Aechmea fulgens'' {{small, Brongn. *''

Aechmea gamosepala ''Aechmea gamosepala'' is a bromeliad endemic to southern Brazil. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius Carl Friedrich Philipp (Karl Friedrich Philipp) ...

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Aechmea geminiflora ''Aechmea geminiflora'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and gras ...

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Aechmea gentryi ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea gigantea ''Aechmea gigantea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on th ...

'' {{small, Baker *'' Aechmea glandulosa'' {{small, Leme *''

Aechmea gracilis ''Aechmea gracilis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciati ...

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Aechmea grazielae ''Aechmea grazielae'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the la ...

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Aechmea guainumbiorum ''Aechmea guainumbiorum'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Pernambuco in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), i ...

'' {{small, J.A.Siqueira & Leme *''

Aechmea guaratingensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea gurkeniana ''Aechmea gurkeniana'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the la ...

'' {{small, E.Pereira & Moutinho *''

Aechmea haltonii ''Aechmea haltonii'' is a bromeliad, a flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea'' which is endemic to Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental count ...

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Aechmea hellae ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea heterosepala ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea hoppii ''Aechmea hoppii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

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Aechmea huebneri ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea iguana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea itapoana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, W.Till & Morowetz *''

Aechmea joannis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea jungurudoensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

'' {{small, H.Luther & K.F.Norton *'' Aechmea kautskyana'' {{small, E.Pereira & L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea kentii ''Aechmea kentii'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-lik ...

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Aechmea kertesziae ''Aechmea kertesziae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

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Aechmea kleinii ''Aechmea kleinii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to southern Brazil, States of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul Rio Grande do Sul (, , ; "Great River of the South") is a Federative units of Brazil, ...

'' {{small, Reitz *''

Aechmea koesteri ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea kuntzeana ''Aechmea kuntzeana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Bolivia. This plant was classified by Carl Christian Mez in 1896, he also validly published the name Aechmea kuntzeana. Characteristics * Growt ...

'' {{small, Mez, syn. of '' Aechmea longicuspis'' var. ''kuntzeana'' {{small, (Mez) Gouda *''

Aechmea lactifera ''Aechmea lactifera'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil. References lactifera Flora of Brazil Plants described in 2007 {{Aechmea-stub ...

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Aechmea lamarchei ''Aechmea lamarchei'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea'', endemic to the eastern Brazilian states Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo Espírito Santo (, , ; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its large ...

'' {{small, Mez *'' Aechmea lanata'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *''

Aechmea lanjouwii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea lasseri ''Aechmea lasseri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the ...

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Aechmea latifolia ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea leonard-kentiana ''Aechmea leonard-kentiana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest c ...

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Aechmea leppardii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea leptantha ''Aechmea leptantha'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Paraíba and Pernambuco Pernambuco () is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast regio ...

'' {{small, (Harms) Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea leucolepis ''Aechmea leucolepis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to eastern Brazil from Bahia to Espírito Santo.Wendt, T., do Santos Coser, T., Fernandes, H.B. & Martinelli, G. (2010). Bromaliaceae do municí ...

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Aechmea lilacinantha ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Leme *'' Aechmea longicuspis'' {{small, Baker *''

Aechmea longifolia ''Aechmea longifolia'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Native plant, native to Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, the Guianas, northern Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. References

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Aechmea longipedunculata ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea longiramosa ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

'' {{small, Betancur & Aguirre-Santoro *'' Aechmea lueddemanniana'' {{small, (K.Koch) Mez *''

Aechmea lugoi ''Aechmea lugoi'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-like ...

'' {{small, (Gilmartin & H.Luther) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer *''

Aechmea lymanii ''Aechmea lymanii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in ...

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Aechmea maasii ''Aechmea maasii'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, is the capital of ...

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Aechmea macrochlamys ''Aechmea macrochlamys'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. The species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

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Aechmea maculata ''Aechmea maculata'' is an evergreen plant species in the family Bromeliaceae and the genus ''Aechmea''. It is endemic to the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil and is grown as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants th ...

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Aechmea magdalenae ''Aechmea magdalenae'' is a flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is also known as ixtle. This species is native to Central America, southern Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. The specific epithet ''magdalenae'' comes from the place it was ...

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Aechmea manzanaresiana ''Aechmea manzanaresiana'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. ''Aechmea'' 'Fire' is a cultivar ...

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Aechmea marauensis ''Aechmea marauensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the la ...

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Aechmea marginalis ''Aechmea marginalis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Alagoas in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

'' {{small, Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Aechmea mariae-reginae ''Aechmea mariae-reginae'' is a species in the genus ''Aechmea''. endemic to Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras). This is one of the few Bromelioideae species that is dioecious Dioecy (; ; adj. dioecious , ) is a characteristic o ...

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Aechmea matudae ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *'' Aechmea mcvaughii'' {{small, L.B.Sm. *''

Aechmea melinonii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea mertensii ''Aechmea mertensii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname Suriname (; srn, Sranankondre or ), officially the Republic of Su ...

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Aechmea mexicana ''Aechmea mexicana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to central and southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America wit ...

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Aechmea milsteiniana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea miniata ''Aechmea miniata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is native to the state of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

'' {{small, (Beer) Baker *''

Aechmea mira ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea mollis ''Aechmea mollis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil.Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Ca ...

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Aechmea moonenii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea moorei ''Aechmea moorei'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Gr ...

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Aechmea mulfordii Aechmea mulfordii, the living vase bromelia, is native to the states of Pernambuco and Bahia in eastern Brazil. Most of the other plants in this genus are epiphytic, which means that they live up in the branches of the trees and exist main ...

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Aechmea murcae ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea muricata ''Aechmea muricata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Pernambuco and Alagoas Alagoas (, ) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil and is situated in the easte ...

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Aechmea mutica ''Aechmea mutica'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest c ...

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Aechmea nallyi ''Aechmea nallyi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It is endemic to the Loreto region of Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = G ...

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Aechmea napoensis ''Aechmea napoensis'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habit ...

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Aechmea nidularioides ''Aechmea nidularioides'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_sym ...

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Aechmea nivea ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea novoae ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea nudicaulis ''Aechmea nudicaulis'' is a bromeliad species in the genus ''Aechmea'', which is often used as an ornamental plant. This species is native to Central America, the West Indies, central and southern Mexico, and northern and central South America. ...

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Aechmea organensis ''Aechmea organensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to southeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South A ...

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Aechmea orlandiana ''Aechmea orlandiana'' is species in the genus ''Aechmea'' endemic to Brazil. The plant was originally collected by the family of Mulford B. Foster in 1939 in Espírito Santo, Brazil, and described by in 1941 L. B. Smith. He named it for th ...

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Aechmea ornata ''Aechmea ornata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to southern Brazil from Rio de Janeiro State Rio de Janeiro () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Braz ...

'' {{small, (Gaudich.) Baker *'' Aechmea pabstii'' {{small, E.Pereira & Moutinho *''

Aechmea pallida ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea paniculata ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea paniculigera ''Aechmea paniculigera'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It grows in Colombia, Venezuela and Jamaica. Description The pools of water trapped at the base of its leaves are home to various creatures including young bromeliad crabs ...

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Aechmea paradoxa ''Aechmea paradoxa'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

'' {{small, (Leme) Leme *''

Aechmea paratiensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea patriciae ''Aechmea patriciae'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass ...

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Aechmea pectinata ''Aechmea pectinata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is endemic to southeastern Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro State Rio de Janeiro () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second large ...

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Aechmea pedicellata ''Aechmea pedicellata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

'' {{small, Leme & H.Luther *''

Aechmea penduliflora ''Aechmea penduliflora'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama) and northern South America ( Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), o ...

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Aechmea perforata ''Aechmea perforata'' is a bromeliad native to Brazil, States of Bahia and Espírito Santo.Wendt, T., do Santos Coser, T., Fernandes, H.B. & Martinelli, G. (2010). Bromaliaceae do município de Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo: lista de espécies, d ...

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Aechmea phanerophlebia ''Aechmea phanerophlebia'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass an ...

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Aechmea pimenti-velosoi ''Aechmea pimenti-velosoi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pron ...

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Aechmea pineliana ''Aechmea pineliana'' is a flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is typical of Atlantic Forest vegetation in Brazil, specially in following states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro. This plant is ...

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Aechmea pittieri ''Aechmea pittieri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Costa Rica and Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinen ...

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Aechmea podantha ''Aechmea podantha'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciati ...

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Aechmea poitaei ''Aechmea poitaei'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in No ...

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Aechmea politii ''Aechmea politii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana Guyana ( or ), officially the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South Americ ...

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Aechmea polyantha ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea prancei ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight su ...

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Aechmea prava ''Aechmea prava'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. References

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Aechmea pseudonudicaulis ''Aechmea pseudonudicaulis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

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Aechmea pubescens ''Aechmea pubescens'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is native to Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South A ...

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Aechmea purpureorosea ''Aechmea purpureorosea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronun ...

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Aechmea pyramidalis ''Aechmea pyramidalis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

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Aechmea racinae ''Aechmea racinae'', or Christmas jewels, is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea'', of the family Bromeliaceae. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. ''A. racinae'' grows best in partial sun an ...

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Aechmea ramosa ''Aechmea ramosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America an ...

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Aechmea ramusculosa ''Aechmea ramusculosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the l ...

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Aechmea reclinata ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea recurvipetala ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea retusa ''Aechmea retusa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

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Aechmea roberto-anselmoi ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea roberto-seidelii ''Aechmea roberto-seidelii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the ...

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Aechmea rodriguesiana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea roeseliae ''Aechmea roeseliae'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also te ...

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Aechmea romeroi ''Aechmea romeroi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America— ...

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Aechmea rubens ''Aechmea rubens'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It was described from specimens cultivated in the Jardin Botanique de Montréal, supposedly grown from Brazilian material. Exactly place of origin unknown, and the species has not be ...

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Aechmea rubiginosa ''Aechmea rubiginosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela, Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North Ameri ...

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Aechmea rubroaristata ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea rubrolilacina ''Aechmea rubrolilacina'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ...

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Aechmea seideliana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea seidelii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea sergipana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea serragrandensis ''Aechmea serragrandensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Alagoas in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is ...

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Aechmea serrata ''Aechmea serrata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It was reportedly originally from Martinique in the West Indies, but now extinct Extinction is the termination of a kind of organism or of a group of kinds (taxon), usually a ...

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Aechmea servitensis ''Aechmea servitensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North A ...

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Aechmea setigera ''Aechmea setigera'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, and northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Repu ...

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Aechmea smithiorum ''Aechmea smithiorum'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. It is a medium-sized bromeliad with broad green leaves and a striking white rosette. ''Aechmea smithiorum'' is a rare bromeliad that grows as an epiphyte and sometime terrest ...

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Aechmea spectabilis ''Aechmea spectabilis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on ...

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Aechmea sphaerocephala ''Aechmea sphaerocephala'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), o ...

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Aechmea squarrosa ''Aechmea squarrosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family'. This species is endemic to the State of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portugue ...

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Aechmea stelligera ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea stenosepala ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea streptocalycoides ''Aechmea streptocalycoides'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Peru and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ...

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Aechmea strobilacea ''Aechmea strobilacea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native Native may refer to: People * Jus soli, citizenship by right of birth * Indigenous peoples, peoples with a set of specific rights based on their hi ...

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Aechmea strobilina ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea sucreana ''Aechmea sucreana'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), i ...

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Aechmea sumidourensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and ar ...

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Aechmea tayoensis ''Aechmea tayoensis'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Morona-Santiago Province in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest A forest is an area of land dominated by tr ...

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Aechmea tessmannii ''Aechmea tessmannii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North ...

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Aechmea timida ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea tocantina ''Aechmea tocantina'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. This species is native to northern and central South America (Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas The Guianas, sometimes called by the Span ...

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Aechmea tomentosa ''Aechmea tomentosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Alagoas and Pernambuco Pernambuco () is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country ...

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Aechmea triangularis ''Aechmea triangularis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. Cultivars * ''Aechmea'' 'Red Bands'Aechmea triticina ''Aechmea triticina'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, i ...

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Aechmea tuitensis ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea vanhoutteana ''Aechmea vanhoutteana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and ...

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Aechmea vasquezii ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea victoriana ''Aechmea victoriana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This bromeliad is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo and to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil. Cultivars * ''Aechm ...

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Aechmea viridipetala ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea warasii ''Aechmea warasii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest ...

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Aechmea weberi ''Aechmea weberi'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larges ...

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Aechmea weilbachii ''Aechmea weilbachii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. Cultivars ''Aechmea weilbachii'' is widely cultivated as an orn ...

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Aechmea werdermannii ''Aechmea werdermannii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Pernambuco and Alagoas Alagoas (, ) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil and is situated in the e ...

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Aechmea williamsii ''Aechmea williamsii'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and northern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is ...

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Aechmea winkleri ''Aechmea winkleri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is endemic to the State of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the larg ...

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Aechmea wittmackiana ''Aechmea wittmackiana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea ''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunc ...

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Aechmea woronowii ''Aechmea woronowii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador, Peru and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North Am ...

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Aechmea xinguana ''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 and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around ...

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Aechmea zebrina ''Aechmea zebrina'' is a plant species in the genus ''Aechmea''. This species is native to Ecuador and Colombia; it is relatively common in the lowland Amazon region of eastern Ecuador and southern Colombia. ''Aechmea zebrina'' is a large epiphy ...

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Transferred

*''Aechmea bicolor'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Wittmackia bicolor ''Wittmackia bicolor'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to south Brazil (the state of Santa Catarina).Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) Aguirre-Santoroo *''Aechmea burle-marxii'' {{small, E.Pereira → ''

Wittmackia burle-marxii ''Wittmackia burle-marxii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' {{small, (E.Pereira) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea depressa'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Karawata depressa ''Karawata depressa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Bahia).Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Campostrini For ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea gustavoi'' {{small, J.A.Siqueira & Leme → ''

Karawata gustavoi ''Karawata gustavoi'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to northeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Ame ...

'' {{small, (J.A.Siqueira & Leme) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea hostilis'' {{small, E.Pereira → ''

Karawata hostilis ''Karawata hostilis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass ...

'' (E.Pereira) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea involucrata'' {{small, André → ''

Ronnbergia involucrata ''Ronnbergia involucrata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic ...

'' {{small, (André) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea multiflora'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Karawata multiflora ''Karawata multiflora'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to northeastern Brazil. It was first described by Lyman Bradford Smith Lyman Bradford Smith (September 11, 1904 – May 4, 1997) was an American botan ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea nigribracteata'' {{small, J.R.Maciel, Louzada & M.Alves → ''

Karawata nigribracteata ''Karawata nigribracteata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and ...

'' {{small, (J.R.Maciel, Louzada & M.Alves) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea prasinata'' {{small, G.M.Sousa & Wand. → ''

Karawata prasinata ''Karawata prasinata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Lat ...

'' {{small, (G.M.Sousa & Wand.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea saxicola'' {{small, L.B.Sm. → ''

Karawata saxicola ''Karawata saxicola'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to southeastern Brazil, in the states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. It was first described by Lyman Bradford Smith Lyman Bradford Smith (Sep ...

'' {{small, (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Maciel & G.M.Sousa *''Aechmea tonduzii'' {{small, Mez & Pittier → ''

Ronnbergia tonduzii ''Ronnbergia tonduzii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá ...

'' {{small, (Mez & Pittier) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea turbinocalyx'' {{small, Mez → ''

Wittmackia turbinocalyx ''Wittmackia turbinocalyx'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais). It was first described in 1892 by Carl Christian Mez Carl Christian Mez (26 March 1866 – 8 ...

'' {{small, (Mez) Aguirre-Santoro *''Aechmea veitchii'' {{small, Baker → ''

Ronnbergia veitchii ''Ronnbergia veitchii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic ...

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Cultivars

Cultivars include:{{cn, date=October 2020 *''Aechmea'' 'Blue Tango' *''Aechmea'' 'Burgundy' *''Aechmea'' 'Fire' *''Aechmea'' 'Gympie Gold' *''Aechmea'' 'Jeanie' *''Aechmea'' 'Malva'

References

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, access-date=12 November 2022 {{Taxonbar, from=Q131754 Bromeliaceae genera Taxa named by José Antonio Pavón Jiménez