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Aechmea recurvata (Klotzsch) L.B. Sm.
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- Common Name:
- Family: Bromeliaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Brazil, Uruguay
- Habitat:
- Description: Close rosette of lanceolate, dark green rigid leave recurving. 30-40cm long with violet base and spiny margins, silvery scaly beneath; inflorescence 20cm high, protruding above foliage, nearly globular, with bracts and sepals red, petals red purple.
- Culture: These are tank-type bromeliads, and attention should be given to flushing the tanks. Give them moderate to bright light, protect from wind damage and feed monthly with 20-20-20 fertilizer at half strength. They may be either potted or mounted.
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    Accession Data:- Accession # 198900005
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1989
- Bench: 1103 - 1100 - W Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 02-04-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Poales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- SubFamily: Bromelioideae
- Tribe:
- SubTribe:
References:Bromeliad Society International website - http://bsi.org/
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