Aechmea apocalyptica

Aechmea apocalyptica is a plant species in the genus Aechmea.

Distribution
The Bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil, within Paraná (state), Santa Catarina (state), and São Paulo (state).

It is an IUCN Red List Critically endangered species.

Ornamental plant
Aechmea apocalyptica is cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars
Named cultivars include:
 * Aechmea 'Apocalypse Now'
 * Aechmea 'Helen Dexter'