Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Aechmea gamosepala
Common name:
Matchstick plant
Family:
Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Synonym:
Aechmea calyculata
Distribution:
Southern Brazil
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
This bromeliad is endemic to southern Brazil. When in blossom during spring or early summer, the plant displays a spectacular spike covered in dozens of pink and lavender flowers. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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Locations
1:
Beds surounding water-lily pools
(Water lily beds)
• Accession: 1999-709 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Beds surounding water-lily pools
(Water lily beds)
• Accession: 1999-781 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual