Details of Genus: Araeococcus Brongn. [2189]
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Genus en:
# spp.: 4 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Pub year: 1841
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: Costa Rica to Trinidad and W. Brazil
Description en: Genus of 5 species of rosette-forming, evergreen, mostly epiphytic perennials (bromeliads). They occur in areas ranging from low foothills to terrain over 500m (1,500ft) and rainforest, in S. Central America, N. and E. South America, and the West Indies. The slender leaves have scales pressed close to one or both surfaces, and smooth or spiny margins. The inflorescence, borne in late summer, consists of few-flowered spikes of small, tubular flowers. Where temperatures fall below 19°C (66°F), grow in a warm greenhouse. In tropical regions, grow epiphytically outdoors.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Root offsets in spring.
Pests en: Susceptible to root mealybugs and scale insects.
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Type species: Araeococcus micranthus Brongn. (1841) Accepted
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | 4 | Show |
| PB2 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show |