Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
607312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez & Wercklé) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 40 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606644

Common Names

  • Werauhia bracteosa
  • Bracteose Werauhia
  • Bracteose Bromeliad

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Description

Werauhia bracteosa (also called Bracteose Werauhia, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial epiphyte with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is usually found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Werauhia bracteosa are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia bracteosa is a tropical epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from offsets or by seed. Offsets should be removed from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining, organic potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, shaded position. Once established, Werauhia bracteosa can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Werauhia bracteosa

Werauhia bracteosa is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Werauhia bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia bracteosa?

Werauhia bracteosa

What type of plant is Werauhia bracteosa?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae.

Where is Werauhia bracteosa found?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Werauhia genus

Werauhia acuminata, Werauhia ampla, Werauhia apiculata, Werauhia attenuata, Werauhia balanophora, Werauhia barii, Werauhia bicolor, Werauhia bracteosa, Werauhia broadwayi, Werauhia brunei, Werauhia burgeri, Werauhia camptoclada, Werauhia capitata, Werauhia comata, Werauhia cowellii, Werauhia dalstroemii, Werauhia diantha, Werauhia dodsonii, Werauhia dressleri, Werauhia gibba, Werauhia gigantea, Werauhia gladioliflora, Werauhia graminifolia, Werauhia guadelupensis, Werauhia haberi, Werauhia hainesiorum, Werauhia haltonii, Werauhia haplostachya, Werauhia hygrometrica, Werauhia insignis, Werauhia jenii, Werauhia kathyae, Werauhia kupperiana, Werauhia latissima, Werauhia laxa, Werauhia leucophylla, Werauhia luis-gomezii, Werauhia lyman-smithii, Werauhia macrantha, Werauhia marnier-lapostollei, Werauhia millennia, Werauhia moralesii, Werauhia nocturna, Werauhia notata, Werauhia nutans, Werauhia ochracea, Werauhia orjuelae, Werauhia ororiensis, Werauhia osaensis, Werauhia panamaensis,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Karl Wercklé (1860-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wercklé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991936-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].