Urn plant
Aechmea nudicaulis var. cuspidata

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A pineapple like plant. It grows 30-70 cm tall. It grows attached to other plants. The leaves form a ring from the centre of the plant. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or offsets.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aechmea sulcata Lindm.; Bromelia hookeri Sweet; and several others