Aechmea correia-araujoi vipp 6-25 edible fruits called banana-do-mato in

edible fruits called banana-do-mato in Brazil

brasiliensis

A solid silver green vase-shaped plant with 3 inch wide leaves

endemic to Espirito Santo

Aechmea correia-araujoi vipp 6-25 edible fruits called banana-do-mato inThis unusual and handsome species is from the area of Itamaraju, Bahia, Brazil, with an upright vase shape and stoloniferous habit. The foliage is light green and translucent, banded above and below with dark brown. It superficially resembles an Ae. orlandiana, but the texture of the foliage is much lighter. The inflorescence is reminiscent of Ae. bambusoides, with clusters of short branches and large red bracts on a long, thin scape. A choice plant