How to Identify Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Poales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 252 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Bromeliaceae Species
Guzmania multiflora (André) André ex Mez
Guzmania multiflora (André) André ex Mez
Guzmania multiflora is a flowering bromeliad species native to Ecuador and Colom…
Aechmea fulgens Brongn.
Aechmea fulgens Brongn.
Aechmea fulgens Brongn., or coralberry, is a Brazilian ornamental bromeliad that…
Tillandsia capitata Griseb.
Tillandsia capitata Griseb.
Tillandsia capitata Griseb. is a flowering bromeliad species native to Mexico, H…
Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez
Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez
Guzmania lingulata is a commonly cultivated bromeliad evergreen epiphytic perenn…
Tillandsia streptocarpa Baker
Tillandsia streptocarpa Baker
Tillandsia streptocarpa is a flowering plant species in the Bromeliaceae family …
Tillandsia purpurea Ruiz & Pav.
Tillandsia purpurea Ruiz & Pav.
Tillandsia purpurea is an endemic Peruvian flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae f…
Vriesea platynema Gaudich.
Vriesea platynema Gaudich.
Vriesea platynema Gaudich. is a Vriesea species native to the West Indies and So…
Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Racinaea tetrantha is a flowering bromeliad species native to Bolivia, Costa Ric…
Guzmania donnellsmithii Mez ex Donn.Sm.
Guzmania donnellsmithii Mez ex Donn.Sm.
Guzmania donnellsmithii is a Guzmania species native to Costa Rica, Panama, Nica…
Tillandsia duratii Vis.
Tillandsia duratii Vis.
Tillandsia duratii Vis. is a Tillandsia species (subgenus Phytarrhiza) native to…
Tillandsia butzii Mez
Tillandsia butzii Mez
Tillandsia butzii is a flowering plant species in the genus Tillandsia native to…
Tillandsia biflora Ruiz & Pav.
Tillandsia biflora Ruiz & Pav.
Tillandsia biflora is a flowering Bromeliaceae species native to parts of Centra…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Bromeliaceae?
Bromeliaceae plants belong to the Poales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 252 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Bromeliaceae?
Bromeliaceae is classified in the order Poales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 252 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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