Aechmea fosteriana

Aechmea fosteriana, the lacquered wine cup, is a bromeliad native to Brazil, which is endemic to coastal areas of the State of Espírito Santo. This plant is often grown as an ornamental plant.

The following subspecies are recognized :
 * Aechmea fosteriana subsp. fosteriana L.B.Sm., 1941
 * Aechmea fosteriana subsp. rupicola Leme, 1987

Cultivars

 * Aechmea 'Bert'
 * Aechmea 'Chantifost'
 * Aechmea 'Foster's Chant'
 * Aechmea 'Kimberley'
 * Aechmea 'Little Bert'
 * × Canmea 'Majo'