Aechmea dichlamydea facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aechmea dichlamydea
Aechmea dichlamydea at the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Scientific classification
Genus:	Aechmea
Species:	dichlamydea
Synonyms
Platyaechmea dichlamydea (Baker) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress Aechmea nichollsii Baker

Aechmea dichlamydea is a type of plant known as a bromeliad. Bromeliads are a family of plants that often grow in tropical places. This particular plant is found naturally in Venezuela and in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. It belongs to the Aechmea group of bromeliads.

Different Kinds of Aechmea dichlamydea

Just like there can be different types of apples (like Fuji or Gala), some plants have slightly different versions called varieties. Scientists have found three main varieties of Aechmea dichlamydea:

• Aechmea dichlamydea var. dichlamydea – This variety is found on the island of Tobago.
• Aechmea dichlamydea var. pariaensis – This one grows in the Sucre region of Venezuela.
• Aechmea dichlamydea var. trinitensis – You can find this variety in both Venezuela and on the island of Trinidad.

Special Plant Types (Cultivars)

Sometimes, plant growers create new types of plants by carefully choosing and growing them. These special types are called cultivars. Here are two popular cultivars of Aechmea dichlamydea:

• Aechmea 'Orange Sunset'
• Aechmea 'Shelldancer'

See also

In Spanish: Aechmea dichlamydea para niños