Aechmea carvalhoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvalhoi
ID:
338197
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pereira & Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 267 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337529
Common Names
- Aechmea Carvalhoi
- Silver Vase Plant
- Urn Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aechmea carvalhoi (also called Carvalho's Urn Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant with a rosette of arching, strap-like leaves that are green in color. It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America, and is typically found in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aechmea carvalhoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aechmea carvalhoi is a bright pink color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aechmea carvalhoi is a terrestrial bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It is a low-growing plant with rosettes of arching, strap-like leaves. The leaves are green with silver stripes and have sharp spines along the edges. The plant produces bright pink or purple flowers in the summer. To cultivate Aechmea carvalhoi, plant it in a well-draining soil mix and water it regularly. Place the plant in a bright, sunny location. Propagate Aechmea carvalhoi by division or by seed.
Where to Find Aechmea carvalhoi
Aechmea carvalhoi is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Aechmea carvalhoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aechmea carvalhoi?
Aechmea carvalhoi
What is the common name of Aechmea carvalhoi?
Carvalho's Vase Plant
What is the natural habitat of Aechmea carvalhoi?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271660-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].