Aechmea distichantha
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Aechmea distichantha is a bromeliad
typical of Cerrado
vegetation
in Brazil
, which is also native to northern Argentina
, Paraguay
, and Uruguay
. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant
.
The following varieties are recognized:
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana...
typical of Cerrado
Cerrado
The Cerrado, is a vast tropical savanna ecoregion of Brazil, particularly in the states of Gioas and Minas Gerais...
vegetation
Vegetation
Vegetation is a general term for the plant life of a region; it refers to the ground cover provided by plants. It is a general term, without specific reference to particular taxa, life forms, structure, spatial extent, or any other specific botanical or geographic characteristics. It is broader...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, which is also native to northern Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
, and Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant
Ornamental plant
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as house plants, for cut flowers and specimen display...
.
The following varieties are recognized:
- Aechmea distichantha var. distichantha Lem.
- Aechmea distichantha var. glaziovii (Baker) L.B.Sm.(1943)
- Aechmea distichantha var. schlumbergeri E.Morren ex Mez (1892)
- Aechmea distichantha var. vernicosa E.Pereira (1979)
Cultivars
- Aechmea 'Chantichantha'Aechmea 'Chantichantha''Chantichantha' is a hybrid cultivar of the genus Aechmea in the Bromeliad family....
- Aechmea 'Dawson'
- Aechmea 'Distibachii'
- Aechmea 'Pacifica'Aechmea 'Pacifica'Pacifica is a hybrid cultivar of the genus Aechmea in the Bromeliad family....
- xNeomea 'Flame'