Aechmea nudicaulis parati
Aechmea Nudicaulis Parati is a variety of Aechmea nudicaulis.
Description
Aechmea nudicaulis is a species of Aechmea in the bromeliad family native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, Venezuela and Brazil. It contains a number of different recognized varieties. They are variable in size, forming compact green or red leaves. "Aechmea nudicaulis and its varieties are free flowering, easy to grow beginners' plants."[1] Aechmea Nudicaulis Parati originates from the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The wide leaves vary in color based on light exposure but are a reddish brown green with a silver lining; the inflorescence contains orange and vivid yellow bracts[2] .
References
- ^ Rauh, Werner (1979). Bromeliads For Home, Garden and Greenhouses. Nlandford Press Ltd.. pp. 281. ISBN 071370845X.
- ^ "Tropiflora Bromeliad Nursery". Aechmea Nudicaulis 'Parati'. 2008 - 2013 Tropiflora. http://www.tropiflora.com. Retrieved 2-4-13.
