Aechmea racinae
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| Species: | A. racinae
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| Aechmea racinae L.B. Smith
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Aechmea racinae (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 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
- ^ a b c 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 Retrieved 11 October 2009
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