Aechmea biflora

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Aechmea biflora
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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 biflorusL.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.

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References

  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. 1 2 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families