About Aechmea gamosepala Wittm.
Aechmea gamosepala Wittm. is a bromeliad species endemic to southern Brazil. It is frequently cultivated as an ornamental plant. This species is referenced in Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius' Flora Brasiliensis. Two varieties of Aechmea gamosepala are currently recognized. Aechmea gamosepala var. gamosepala ranges from São Paulo State south to Rio Grande do Sul. Aechmea gamosepala var. nivea Reitz, 1962 is found in Santa Catarina.