Bromeliad
Botanical name: Bromeliaceae
Bromeliad
Botanical name: Bromeliaceae
Species of Bromeliad
Airplants
Airplants are some of the most common examples of epiphytes - plants that can grow on the surfaces of others without the need for soil. This capability makes them especially attractive for use in hanging pots both inside and outside the home.
Racinaea
Dyckia
Werauhia
Pineapples
Pineapples make up a small genus and are renowned for their fruit. This genus produces some of the most economically important fruit globally, which have been enjoyed worldwide for centuries. Some pineapples are occasionally kept as ornamentals as they have colorful foliage. Wild species are an incredibly important food source to hummingbirds and bats.
Neoregelia
Pseudalcantarea
Tufted airplant
Tufted airplant are a small group of evergreen tropical and subtropical flowering plants. Many are epiphytic, which means that they grow on other plants instead of growing in the ground. Tufted airplant are known for their strikings bracts that come in many tropical colors. This has made these plants quite popular options as houseplants.
Jagrantia
Androlepis
Aechmea
Aechmea are a group of flowering plants found in a huge range of habitats. They are notable in that most species are epiphytic, meaning that they grow on other plants instead of in the ground. Aechmea boats colorful leaves and long-lasting flowers, making them attractive houseplants.
Bromelia
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.
Earth star
Earth star is a genus of flowering plants. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil.
Wallisia
Lacebark
Flaming Sword
Species in the flaming Sword genus are used as houseplants around the world. These plants are popular for their easy care and bright, colorful foliage. Species in the genus do not absorb moisture and nutrients through a root system. Instead, the epiphytic plants use the trichomes (small scales) on their leaves.
Pitcairnia
Hechtia
Hechtia 's species are native to Mexico, Central America, and Texas. Except for H. gayorum, the plants of this genus are dioecious.
Billbergia
Billbergia is a large genus of evergreen and mostly tropical plants. Most billbergia species are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants instead of in the ground. Many species have beautiful, vibrant flowers of many colors, making them attractive indoor houseplants. The genus was named after Swedish botanist Gustavo Billbergia.
Lutheria
Alcantarea
Puya
Scientific Classification
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