Plant · GBIF taxon 2698614
Aechmea miniata
aechmea miniataAlso known as Coral Berry Aechmea, Miniature Aechmea
Resilient rosette foliage and striking coral-red flower spikes make this Atlantic Forest endemic a standout in tropical canopy layers. Nestled high in tree forks as an epiphyte, it forms cup-like central reservoirs that catch rainwater and fallen organic matter to nourish small arboreal ecosystems. Bright blue-purple petals emerge briefly from long-lasting vermilion bracts before giving way to vibrant berry-like fruits.
EpiphyteBromeliadTropical
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
Predators
- Mealybugs
- Scale insects
- Snails
ThreatsHabitat loss, forest fragmentation, wild overcollection
HabitatsAtlantic Forest canopy, coastal woodlands
Life span5 to 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPoales
- FamilyBromeliaceae
- GenusAechmea
- Speciesaechmea miniata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries and fruits have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
- What to notice
- Recognized by glossy green leaf rosettes producing central vermilion flower stalks with tiny blue petals.
- Support conservation
- Observe wild plants in place without removing them from host trees or damaging canopy branches.
Responsible observation
- Spotting: Look for bright red inflorescences standing out against green canopy leaves.
- Cultivation: Provide bright filtered light and keep the central cup flushed with clean water.
- Conservation: Leave wild specimens attached to host trees to preserve native populations.
Epiphytic Cousin (c) psweet, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by psweet · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) filipeprates, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative 
Family Member (c) Diogo Luiz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Diogo Luiz · cc-by
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