Aechmea echinata

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Aechmea echinata
Scientific classification
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Plantae
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Angiosperms
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Monocots
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A. echinata
Binomial name
Aechmea echinata
(Leme) Leme
Synonyms[1]

Wittrockia echinata Leme

Aechmea echinata is a species in the genus Aechmea. This species is endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil.[1][2]

The Latin specific epithet of echinata refers to hedgehog, from echinus.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Martinelli, G., Magalhães Vieira, C., Gonzalez, M., Leitman, P., Piratininga, A. Ferreira da Costa, A. & Campostrini Forzza, R. (2008). Bromeliaceae da Mata Atlântica Brasileira: lista de espécies, distribuição e conservação. Rodriguésia; Revista do Instituto de Biologia Vegetal, Jardim Botânico e Estaçao Biologica do Itatiaya 59: 209-258.
  3. ^ Stearn, William (2004). Botanical Latin. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 9780881926279.


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