Aechmea orlandiana is species in the genus Aechmea endemic to Brazil. The plant was originally collected by the Fosters in 1939 in Espírito Santo, Brazil and described by in 1941 L.B. Smith. He named it for the city of Orlando Florida based upon it being the Foster’s adopted home town and the orange bracts and white flowers also being the city colors of Orlando. The following subspecies are recognized: \n* Aechmea orlandiana subsp. belloi E.Pereira & Leme (1986) \n* Aechmea orlandiana subsp. orlandiana