Bromelia hemisphaerica Lam.

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Bromeliaceae > Bromelia

Characteristics

A pineapple like plant.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The fruit are very sour and are used for drinks. The fruit can be eaten but are also used for fruit drinks and alcoholic drinks.
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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Bromelia hemisphaerica world distribution map, present in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122320-1
WFO ID wfo-0000341867
COL ID NCFF
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Synonyms

Bromelia tejupilcana Bromelia wercklei Bromelia hemisphaerica