Brazilian Bromeliad.. in the Plant ID forum

Jul 16, 2015 8:24 AM CST

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Name: Myriam Vandenberghe
Ghent, Belgium (Zone 8a)

In the wild, Rio de Janeiro state (south-east of Brazil). anyone has an idea?

Jul 18, 2015 6:16 AM CST

Name: Dave Paul
Puna, HI (Zone 10b)
Live in a rainforest, get wet feet.

The flower spike makes it look like a type of Vriesea.

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Jul 18, 2015 9:50 AM CST

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Name: Myriam Vandenberghe
Ghent, Belgium (Zone 8a)

Thanks Dave, could very well be a Vriesea sp
Wow there are 91 species recorded for the region!

Sep 19, 2015 5:23 AM CST

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Name: Myriam Vandenberghe
Ghent, Belgium (Zone 8a)

I think it could be Vriesea ensiformis, there are many varieties occurring, mine isn't very colourful..

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