Aechmea | |
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Aechmea fasciata inflorescence | |
Scientific 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 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 [1] and eek-MEE-ə. [2] Aechmea comprises eight subgenera[ citation needed] and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean. [3] Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.[ citation needed]
Subgenera include: [4]
As of November 2022 [update], Plants of the World Online listed the following species: [3]
Cultivars include:[ citation needed]