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.[1][2]
| Aechmea racinae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Aechmea |
| Subgenus: | Aechmea subg. Lamprococcus |
| Species: | A. racinae |
| Binomial name | |
| Aechmea racinae L.B.Sm. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Aechmea racinae is an epiphytic evergreen perennial, forming basal rosettes of strap-shaped leaves, with arching racemes of red and yellow flowers. In temperate regions it is often grown as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
Varieties
Three varieties are accepted:[1]
- Aechmea racinae var. erecta L.B.Sm.
- Aechmea racinae var. racinae
- Aechmea racinae var. tubiformis E.Pereira
Cultivars
Numerous cultivars have been named, including[4]
- Aechmea 'Avarua'
- Aechmea 'Black Jack'
- Aechmea 'Candy Stripe'
- Aechmea 'Exotica'
- Aechmea 'Foster's Favorite'
- Aechmea 'Foster's Favorite Favorite'
- Aechmea 'Harlekin'
- Aechmea 'Red Ribbon'
References
- Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- BROMELIACEAE DA MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA retrieved 22 October 2009
- "RHS Plant Selector Aechmea racinae AGM / RHS Gardening". Apps.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- BSI Cultivar Registry Archived 2009-12-02 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 11 October 2009
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