Aechmea bracteata facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aechmea bracteata
Scientific classification
Genus:	Aechmea
Species:	bracteata
Synonyms
Bromelia bracteata Sw. Hoplophytum bracteatum (Sw.) K.Koch Hohenbergia bracteata (Sw.) Baker Aechmea schiedeana Schltdl. Aechmea laxiflora Benth. Hohenbergia bracteata Beer Hohenbergia laxiflora (Benth.) Baker Aechmea regularis Baker Aechmea macracantha Brongn. ex André Aechmea barleei Baker Aechmea isabellina Baker Tillandsia spinosa Sessé & Moc. Aechmea bracteata var. pacifica Beutelsp.

Red bract and inflorescence

Aechmea bracteata

Aechmea bracteata is a fascinating plant species that belongs to the Aechmea genus. Think of a genus like a family name for plants. This plant is known for its bright, colorful parts, especially when it's ready to bloom.

This plant is a native species to several warm regions. You can find it growing naturally in Central America, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. It has also been reported to be "naturalized" in the Bahamas. This means it now grows there on its own, even though it wasn't originally from that area.

Cultivars

A cultivar is a special type of plant that people have grown for certain features. One known cultivar of Aechmea bracteata is:

• Aechmea 'Tritone'

See also

In Spanish: Aechmea bracteata para niños