Read & Luther 1991 (Article) Aechmea

The Aechmea / Gravisia complex (Bromeliaceae)

Author(s):—R.W. Read & H.E. Luther

Publication:—Selbyana 12(1): 54-67. (1991)

Abstract:—A key, illustrations, emendations, and descriptions of two recently described species are presented for the large Aechmea species with yellow-petaled, polystichously flowered, much-branched inflorescences that are used in tropical landscaping. Aechmea callichroma Read & Baensch is described as a new member of the group.

Published names (1):

Aechmea callichroma

Taxonomy:—Aechmea aquilega var. chrysocoma Considered a synonym of Aechmea aquilega (p.12:55).—Aechmea capitata Treated as a synonym of Aechmea aquilega (p.55).—Aechmea chrysocoma treated as a synonym of A. aquilega (p.12: 54-67).—Aechmea hellae Treated as a syn of Aechmea marauensis Leme (p.12: 55).