Aechmea candida
Aechmea candida, the white bromeliad, is a species of bromeliad in the genus Aechmea. This species is endemic to Brazil, where it can be found in Bahia, Espírito Santo, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, from sea level up to 150 m elevation. It is an epiphyte found growing in rocky, moist and shady areas in the thick forests. It is threatened by agriculture, urban development and logging. It is found in protected areas of the Atlantic Forest, and is cultivated in a number of botanical institutions.
| Aechmea candida | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Aechmea |
| Subgenus: | Aechmea subg. Ortgiesia |
| Species: | A. candida |
| Binomial name | |
| Aechmea candida E.Morren ex Baker | |
| Synonyms | |
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Ortgiesia candida (E.Morren ex Baker) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress | |
References
- Crook, V. & Lutz, M. (2014). "Aechmea candida". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2014: e.T44393036A44416882. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T44393036A44416882.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- BROMELIACEAE DA MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA retrieved 22 October 2009
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