Commonly Cultivated Genera
Aechmea. Most of the 150 species in this genus are epiphytic
Ananas. The commercial edible pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a member of this genus
Billbergia. Billbergias
Cryptanthu
Guzmania. Bromeliads in this genus have thin, glossy, strap-like, smooth-edged leaves which form a water-holding rosette
Neoregelia. These epiphytic bromeliads develop blue or white flowers just above the water level in the cup.
Nidularium. Plants in this genus are often confused with those in the genus Neoregelia
Tillandsia. With nearly 400 species this genus is the largest, most diverse and widely distributed genus in the bromeliad family
Vriesea. With more than 200 species this genus is the second largest but most hybridized and cultivated genus in the bromeliad family
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Subfamily members are mostly epiphytic, leaf edges are almost all spiny, foliage has attractive markings and patterns, and the leaves are usually arranged in rosettes which may be cup-shaped. Aechmea, Billbergia, Cryptanthus, Neoregelia and Nidularium are the most popular genera of this subfamily.
Commonly Cultivated Genera
Bump good info