Aechmea magdalenae (André) André ex Baker

  • Authority

    Smith, Lyman B. 1967. Bromeliaceae of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14: 15-68.

  • Family

    Bromeliaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Aechmea magdalenae (André) André ex Baker

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Venezuela: Rio Icabaru to upper Rio Hacha, at 450-850 m elevation. Also Mexico to Ecuador. The fiber is used by Indians for cordage. Habitat: Rainforest. Natural savanna.

  • Discussion

    Chevalliera magdalenae Andr^ finum. Bromel. 3. Dec. 13, 1888; Rev. Hortic. 60: 563. Dec. 16, 1888.

    Bromelia magdalenae C. H. Wright, Kew Bull. 1923: 267. 1923.

    Ananas magdalenae Standley ex Standley & Calderon, Lista Prelim. PI. S. Salvador 45. 1925.

  • Distribution

    Distribution. Venezuela: Rio Icabaru to upper Rio Hacha, at 450-850 m elevation. Also Mexico to Ecuador. The fiber is used by Indians for cordage. Habitat: Rainforest. Natural savanna.

    Venezuela South America| Mexico North America| Ecuador South America|