Bromelia hieronymi Mez

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Bromeliaceae > Bromelia

Characteristics

A pineapple like herb.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 400-700 m above sea level.
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Usage

The very young stem buds are eaten with fish fats. The young stolons are peeled and eaten with fish fats. The heart of the plant is roasted on the fire.
Uses material medicinal
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Cultivation

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Images

Bromelia hieronymi unspecified picture

Distribution

Bromelia hieronymi world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and Paraguay

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:36861-2
WFO ID wfo-0000341868
COL ID NCFG
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Synonyms

Bromelia hieronymi