About Aechmea bromeliifolia (Rudge) Baker ex Benth. & Hook.f.
Growth Habit
Aechmea bromeliifolia (Rudge) Baker ex Benth. & Hook.f. grows either on the ground or as an epiphyte.
Distribution and Habitat
It occurs in both hot jungles and arid regions, at altitudes up to 2,500 feet.
Leaf Characteristics
This species produces bright green leaves with prominent spines, arranged in a bottle-shaped rosette.
Inflorescence Features
Its branched inflorescence holds red bracts and greenish-yellow petals.
Fruit Characteristics
After flowering, the plant develops black berries that are classified as edible.
Nomenclature Note
A red variant of this species is sometimes sold under the name Aechmea Schiedeana.
