How to Identify Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Poales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 252 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Bromeliaceae Species
Aechmea tillandsioides (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Baker
Aechmea tillandsioides (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Baker
Aechmea tillandsioides is a naturally widespread bromeliad widely grown as an or…
Tillandsia ponderosa L.B.Sm.
Tillandsia ponderosa L.B.Sm.
Tillandsia ponderosa is a flowering Tillandsia species native to parts of Centra…
Pitcairnia brittoniana (Mez) Mez
Pitcairnia brittoniana (Mez) Mez
Pitcairnia brittoniana is a Pitcairnia genus plant species native to Bolivia, Co…
Nidularium innocentii Lem.
Nidularium innocentii Lem.
Nidularium innocentii is a bromeliad species endemic to Brazil's southeastern At…
Tillandsia belloensis W.Weber
Tillandsia belloensis W.Weber
Tillandsia belloensis is a flowering plant species in the genus Tillandsia nativ…
Billbergia zebrina (Herb.) Lindl.
Billbergia zebrina (Herb.) Lindl.
Billbergia zebrina is a flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family native to Bra…
Guzmania musaica (Linden & André) Mez
Guzmania musaica (Linden & André) Mez
Guzmania musaica is an epiphytic perennial bromeliad native to rain forests, gro…
Vriesea carinata Wawra
Vriesea carinata Wawra
Vriesea carinata Wawra is a bromeliad species endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Fores…
Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B.Sm.
Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B.Sm.
Puya ferruginea is a flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family native to Bolivi…
Tillandsia recurvifolia Hook.
Tillandsia recurvifolia Hook.
Tillandsia recurvifolia Hook. is a Tillandsia species native to five countries i…
Tillandsia juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir.
Tillandsia juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir.
Tillandsia juncea is a flowering bromeliad species native to regions of the Amer…
Catopsis sessiliflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
Catopsis sessiliflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
Catopsis sessiliflora is a Catopsis species native to the West Indies and Latin …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Bromeliaceae?
Bromeliaceae plants belong to the Poales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 252 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Bromeliaceae?
Bromeliaceae is classified in the order Poales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 252 accepted species worldwide.
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