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urnplant
Scientific Name: Aechmea fasciata
Family: Bromeliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Aechmea fasciata: The Urn Plant
Aechmea fasciata, commonly known as the Urn Plant or Silver Vase, is a popular bromeliad prized for its unique appearance and relatively easy care.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has leathery, tough leaves.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has leathery, tough leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker
- Common Names: Urn Plant, Silver Vase, Silver Urn Bromeliad
- Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad Family)
- Synonyms: Tillandsia bracteata, Platyaechmea fasciata, Hoplophytum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the South American rainforests, specifically Brazil.
- In its natural habitat, it grows as an epiphyte, typically found on the branches of trees.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Grows in a rosette formation of silvery-green leaves, creating a vase-like shape.
- Mature plants produce a crown of long-lasting pink bracts (modified leaves).
- Some varieties, such as A. chantinii, have leaves that are green/gray-green banded with silver or darker green, reaching lengths of 1 to 3 feet.