Aechmea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek aichme, meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include EEK-me-ə[1] and eek-MEE-ə.[2] Aechmea comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean.[3] Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.
Subgenera include:[4]
As of November 2022, Plants of the World Online listed the following species:[3]
Cultivars include:
Aechmea mertensii Aechmea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek aichme, meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include EEK-me-ə and eek-MEE-ə. Aechmea comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean. Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.
