Aechmea plant named `Starbrite`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Aechmea is provided which abundantly forms a large distinctive inflorescence with coral-red bracts and yellow flowers. The foliage of the new variety is dark green and is marked with silver-white coloration. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the `Friederike` variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,872) by its blossom coloration, the more openly branched inflorescence, and the degree to which the flower petals emerge from under the floral bracts. Also, the overall inflorescence is cleaner appearing than that of the `Friederike` variety even with age.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Aechmea plant characteristics by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms a large distinctive inflorescence having coral-red bracts and yellow flowers, and   (b) forms attractive dark green foliage that is marked with silver-white coloration; substantially as herein illustrated and described.