Aechmea penduliflora
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A pineapple family plant. The leaves are 50-70 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Nicaragua it grows between 100-900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gangata
Synonyms
Aechmea friedrichsthalii Donn.Sm.; Aechmea inermis Mez; Aechmea schultesiana Mez; Billbergia paniculata Mart. ex Schult.f.;