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Plumier's bromelia
Scientific Name: Bromelia plumieri
Family: Bromeliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Plumier's Bromelia (Bromelia plumieri)
Plumier's Bromelia, scientifically known as Bromelia plumieri, is a fascinating forb/herb belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. It is also known by the scientific name Bromelia karatas.
Common Names:
- Plumier's bromelia
- Piuela aguama
- Piuela aguama cazuela
Alternative Names:
- Karatas
- Monkey banana
- Pingouin
- Pinguin
- Pingwing
- Plumier pingwing
- Wild pine
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Karatas plumieri E. Morren
Distribution and Habitat
Plumier's Bromelia is native to the West Indies. Bromelia balansae is native to tropical South America, including Argentina.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- Can be either an epiphyte or a terrestrial plant.
Quirky Facts
- The fruit of Plumier's Bromelia, referred to as "coxuistle," has been used in culinary applications, such as a candied component of a chocolate dessert.
- The genus Bromelia was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Olaf Bromel by the French botanist Charles Plumier.
- The name "Ananas comosus" for pineapple was designated by Plumier.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides a page on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromelia plumieri.
- Encyclopedia of Life (EOL): Offers information about Bromelia plumieri, including molecular biology details.
- Missi Botanical Garden (MBG): Features information on Bromelia plumieri, including classification.