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Aechmea chantinii (Carrière) Baker
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Common Name: | Amazonian Zebra Plant, Queen of the Bromeliads, Queen of the Aechmeas |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South America |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Aechmea chantinii is a herbaceous plant with a rosette growth form. |
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| Foliage | The leaves of Aechmea chantinii are green with silver strips, stiff, edged with many small spines. |
| Flowers | The flower stalk emerges from the center of rosette, with showy red bracts . The flower cluster is comprised of many yellow and red colored flowerlets. |
| Cultivation | Aechmea chantinii does well in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils. Make sure there is always water in the center of the rosette form and flush the water regularly. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
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| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 306 |
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| Species ID | 1602 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
