Details of Genus: Aechmea Ruíz & Pavón (1794) Conserved name
ID: 1353
Genus ja: サンゴアナナス
Genus en:
# spp.: 253 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Bromeliaceae
Family ja: パイナップル
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Bromelioideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 12 Oct 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Tropical America
Description en: Genus of nearly 200 species of rosette-forming, often rhizomatous, mostly epiphytic, evergreen perennials (bromeliads), mainly from rainforest in S. Mexico, Central America, South America, and the West Indies. Their arching leaves are narrowly strap-shaped to triangular. Terminal, simple or compound, spike-like inflorescences with long-lasting, brightly coloured, tubular flowers and triangular bracts arc produced in summer, and are often followed by persistent, fleshy, colourful fruits. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants; in warmer areas, grow epiphytically in a moist site.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Root offsets in early summer.
Pests en: Scale insects and mealybugs may be a problem.
Description ja: 着生種が多い
Comment: Tropical America
Comment ja:
Type species: Aechmea paniculata Ruiz & Pav. (1798) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | 253 | Show |