- Source: 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. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant.
The following varieties are recognized:
Aechmea distichantha var. distichantha - Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Aechmea distichantha var. glaziovii (Baker) L.B.Sm.(1943) - southeastern Brazil
Aechmea distichantha var. schlumbergeri E.Morren ex Mez (1892) - Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Aechmea distichantha var. vernicosa E.Pereira (1979) - Rio de Janeiro State
Cultivars
Aechmea 'Chantichantha'
Aechmea 'Dawson'
Aechmea 'Distibachii'
Aechmea 'Pacifica'
× Neomea 'Flame'
References
External links
Aechmea distichantha
Aechmea distichantha
"Aechmea distichantha". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Aechmea distichantha
- Aechmea
- Aechmea wittmackiana
- Aechmea subg. Platyaechmea
- List of plants of Cerrado vegetation of Brazil
- Mulford B. Foster
