Bromelia
Botanical name: Bromelia
Bromelia
Botanical name: Bromelia
Description
Bromelia are a widespread genus across Latin America and the West Indies. These ornamental plants are distinguishable by their flowers sitting upon a deeply clefted group of sepals. Bromelia come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, adding variety and flare to tropical gardens and indoor spaces. The fibers of some genus species are used to make bowstrings by the Wichí tribe of Argentina. 
Species of Bromelia
Pinguin
Pinguin (Bromelia pinguin) is a large perennial bromeliad that will grow up to 1.8 m tall. It blooms in summer with showy, red flowers. The slightly tart fruit is peeled like a banana and eaten fresh. The prickly, spiny leaves on this plant make it a good choice for a barrier or planted along a fence line.
Bromelia palmeri
Bromelia palmeri are a widespread genus across Latin America and the West Indies. These ornamental plants are distinguishable by their flowers sitting upon a deeply clefted group of sepals. Bromelia palmeri come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, adding variety and flare to tropical gardens and indoor spaces. The fibers of some genus species are used to make bowstrings by the Wichí tribe of Argentina.
Bromelia alsodes
Bromelia alsodes are a widespread genus across Latin America and the West Indies. These ornamental plants are distinguishable by their flowers sitting upon a deeply clefted group of sepals. Bromelia alsodes come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, adding variety and flare to tropical gardens and indoor spaces. The fibers of some genus species are used to make bowstrings by the Wichí tribe of Argentina.
Bromelia hemisphaerica
Bromelia hemisphaerica are a widespread genus across Latin America and the West Indies. These ornamental plants are distinguishable by their flowers sitting upon a deeply clefted group of sepals. Bromelia hemisphaerica come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, adding variety and flare to tropical gardens and indoor spaces. The fibers of some genus species are used to make bowstrings by the Wichí tribe of Argentina.
Bromelia karatas
Bromelia karatas are a widespread genus across Latin America and the West Indies. These ornamental plants are distinguishable by their flowers sitting upon a deeply clefted group of sepals. Bromelia karatas come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, adding variety and flare to tropical gardens and indoor spaces. The fibers of some genus species are used to make bowstrings by the Wichí tribe of Argentina.
Scientific Classification
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