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Aechmea magdalenae (Aechmea magdalenae)

Description

Aechmea magdalenae, also known as ixtle, is a species in the genus Aechmea. This species is native to Central America, southern Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. Aechmea magdalenae is grown in southern Mexico for its silky fibers.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Bromeliaceae

              • Genus: Aechmea