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Aechmea biflora

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Aechmea biflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Aechmea
Species:
A. biflora
Binomial name
Aechmea biflora
(L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & M.A.Spencer
Synonyms[2]
  • Streptocalyx biflorus L.B.Sm.

Aechmea biflora is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species name means "2-flowered," referring to two flowers in each fascicle.

Cultivars

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  • × Neomea 'Buchanan's Nebula'
  • × Neomea 'Caldera'
  • × Neomea 'Chiriqui'
  • × Neomea 'Light Years'
  • × Neomea 'Mars Rising'
  • × Neomea 'Mundillo'
  • × Neomea 'Solar Flare'
  • × Nidumea 'Kathleen'
  • × Nidumea 'Pepe'

References

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  1. ^ Manzanares, J.M.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Aechmea biflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43219A10787016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43219A10787016.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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