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Orangeade Bromeliad
Aechmea blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana, also known as orangeade bromeliad, is a common bromeliad species found in the restingnas vegetation along the Atlantic Coast which is part of the Atlantic forest biome in eastern Brazil. This plant grows from the State of Bahia south to Espírito Santo. It is common worldwide in tropical and sub-tropical regions for its use as an ornamental plant.
From the article Aechmea blanchetiana on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
Orangeade bromeliad usually consists of many thorny, long leaves, which increases its length as the plant matures, reaching up to 90cm (36 inches). It can grow up to 120cm (4 feet) in height including the stalk. Despite being known for its orange colour, the plant can also be green, crimson, and yellow.
In its natural habitat, the plant, like other bromeliads, is most often pollinated by hummingbirds. However, it can also be pollinated by bees, bats, and other pollinators. similar to how other bromeliads reproduce, this plant typically makes pups, although it can also breed in a normal way by making seeds. The plant is most often seen being terrestrial, however it can be an epiphyte as well.
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 465582.