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Aechmea racinae, or Christmas jewels, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aechmea, of the family Bromeliaceae. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil.[1][2] A. racinae grows best in partial sun and does not tolerate freezing temperatures.[3]

Aechmea racinae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Bromeliaceae
Genus:	Aechmea
Subgenus:	Aechmea subg. Lamprococcus
Species:	A. racinae
Binomial name
Aechmea racinae L.B.Sm.
Synonyms[1]
Lamprococcus racinae (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress

Aechmea racinae is an epiphytic evergreen perennial, forming basal rosettes of strap-shaped leaves, with arching racemes of tubular red and yellow flowers that give way to berries.[3] In temperate regions it is often grown as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]

Varieties

Three varieties are accepted:[1]

1. Aechmea racinae var. erecta L.B.Sm.
2. Aechmea racinae var. racinae
3. Aechmea racinae var. tubiformis E.Pereira

Cultivars

Numerous cultivars have been named, including[5]

• Aechmea 'Avarua'
• Aechmea 'Black Jack'
• Aechmea 'Candy Stripe'
• Aechmea 'Exotica'
• Aechmea 'Foster's Favorite'
• Aechmea 'Foster's Favorite Favorite'
• Aechmea 'Harlekin'
• Aechmea 'Red Ribbon'

References

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