Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae (pronounced broh-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 75 genera and close to 3590 known species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa.
Etymology
The family name Bromeliaceae is derived from the genus Bromelia, named after the Swedish medical doctor and botanist Olaf Bromelius (1639–1705).
Description
Members of the Bromeliaceae are widely diverse, including epiphytes such as Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), bromeliads like pineapple (Ananas comosus), and ground-dwelling species like Pitcairnia feliciana. They are characterized by flowers with a double perianth, and seed dispersal by birds.
Classification
The Bromeliaceae family is part of the order Poales, and is divided into eight subfamilies: Bromelioideae, Tillandsioideae, Pitcairnioideae, Puyoideae, Navioideae, Lindmanioideae, Hechtioideae, and Brocchinioideae.
Cultivation and uses
Many bromeliads are cultivated as ornamental plants, both indoors and outdoors. Some are valued for their spectacular flowers, while others are grown for their foliage. The most economically significant bromeliad is the pineapple (Ananas comosus).
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bromeliaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Bromeliaceae
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