Aechmea fasciata

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Aechmea fasciata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Aechmea
Subgenus: Aechmea subg. Aechmea
Species:
A. fasciata
Binomial name
Aechmea fasciata
Synonyms

Aechmea fasciata var. flavivittataReitz
Aechmea fasciata var. pruinosaReitz
Aechmea fasciata var. purpurea(Guillon) Mez
Aechmea hamataMez
Aechmea leopoldii Baker
Billbergia fasciata Lindl.
Billbergia glaziovianaRegel
Billbergia rhodocyaneaLem.
Billbergia rhodocyanea var. purpureaGuillon
Hohenbergia fasciata(Lindl.) Schult. & Schult.f.
Hoplophytum fasciatum(Lindl.) Beer
Platyaechmea fasciata(Lindl.) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress
Tillandsia bracteataVell.

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Aechmea fasciata is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. [2] It is commonly called the silver vase or urn plant and is native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a houseplant in temperate areas.

Description

The plant grows slowly, reaching 30–90 cm (12–35 in) in height, with a spread of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has elliptic–oval-shaped leaves 45–90 cm (18–35 in) long and arranged in a basal rosette pattern. [3]

Growing conditions

Aechmea fasciata requires partial shade and a well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil. It can also be grown epiphytically, as, for example, with moss around its roots and wired to rough bark. Root rot can be a problem if the soil is too moist. [3] If potted, the soil should contain ample acidic organic matter. The rosette formed by the leaves should be kept filled with water. Propagation is from side shoots that naturally develop around the base of the main rosette. [4]

Scale insects and mosquitos will sometimes breed in the pools of water that are trapped between the leaves. [3]

Toxicity

Aechmea fasciata is listed in the FDA Poisonous Plant Database under the section for "Skin irritating substances in plants" and is known to cause contact dermititis, phytophotodermatitis, and contact allergy. [5]

Cultivars

  • Aechmea 'Aton' [6]
  • Aechmea 'Auslese'
  • Aechmea 'Chantata'
  • Aechmea 'Charles Hodgson'
  • Aechmea 'Checkers'
  • Aechmea 'Club Maurice'
  • Aechmea 'Cosmic Starburst'
  • Aechmea 'DeLeon'
  • Aechmea 'Dennis B.'
  • Aechmea 'Donna Marie'
  • Aechmea 'Fascidata'
  • Aechmea 'Fascini'
  • Aechmea 'Friederike'
  • Aechmea 'Frost' [7]
  • Aechmea 'Fulgo-Fasciata'
  • Aechmea 'Henrietta'
  • Aechmea 'Ivory'
  • Aechmea 'Julie Sewell'
  • Aechmea 'Kiwi'
  • Aechmea 'Leucadia'
  • Aechmea 'Margarita L.'
  • Aechmea 'Mona'
  • Aechmea 'Morgana'
  • Aechmea 'Pink Fantasy'
  • Aechmea 'Pink Rocket'
  • Aechmea 'Primera'
  • Aechmea 'Purple Velvet'
  • Aechmea 'Red Rocket'
  • Aechmea 'Silver King'
  • Aechmea 'Silver Queen'
  • Aechmea 'Silver Sister'
  • Aechmea 'Smoothie'
  • Aechmea 'Starbrite'
  • Aechmea 'White Head'
  • × Androlaechmea 'Crateriformis'
  • × Billmea 'Rangitoto'
  • × Canmea 'Wild Tiger'
  • × Neomea 'Fascidorffii'
  • × Neomea 'Pink Cascade'
  • × Nidumea 'Angellina'
  • × Nidumea 'Midnight'
  • × Nidumea 'Superstar'
  • × Quesmea 'Facsimile'

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References

  1. ↑ "Aechmea fasciata". Integrated Taxonomic Information System . Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. ↑ "Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Gilman, Edward F. (October 1999). Aechmea fasciata (PDF) (Report). University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Retrieved 2009-11-09.
  4. ↑ Chiusoli, Alessandro; Boriani, Luisa Maria (1986). Simon & Schuster's guide to houseplants. New York: Simon and Schuster. ISBN   0671631314.
  5. ↑ "FDA Poisonous Plant Database". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  6. ↑ BSI BCR Entry for 'Aton'
  7. ↑ BSI BCR Entry for 'Frost'


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