Aechmea calyculata (E.Morren) Baker, J. Bot. 17: 232 1879. (syn: Aechmea calyculata var. variegata Strehl; Aechmea gamosepala A.Cast. [Illegitimate]; Aechmea lutea (Regel & Linden) Voss; Aechmea selloana Baker; Aechmea thyrsigera Speg.; Chevaliera thyrsigera (Speg.) Mez; Hohenbergia calyculata (E.Morren) Baker; Hoplophytum calyculatum E.Morren; Macrochordion luteum Regel & Linden; Macrochordion nudiusculum K.Koch [Invalid]; Macrochordium luteum Regel & Linden; Ortgiesia calyculata (E.Morren) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress);
S. Brazil to NE. Argentina as per WCSP;
A cultivated, garden plant.
Seen in a resort during our visit in July.
Any image of the full plant ?
Adding another picture. The plants were not very tall. I got very little time to see the garden.
References: Catalogue of Life The Plant List Ver.1.1 WCSP IPNI |