Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
camptoclada
ID:
607368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez & Wercklé) J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 360 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606700

Common Names

  • Werauhia camptoclada
  • Camptoclada Werauhia
  • Camptoclada

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Description

Werauhia camptoclada (also called Camptoclada 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 camptoclada is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Werauhia camptoclada are small, white, and clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia camptoclada is an evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.

Where to Find Werauhia camptoclada

Werauhia camptoclada is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru and Brazil.

Werauhia camptoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia camptoclada?

Werauhia camptoclada

What is the common name of Werauhia camptoclada?

Camptoclada Bromeliad

What type of climate does Werauhia camptoclada prefer?

Werauhia camptoclada prefers warm, humid climates

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

Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' 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:60429013-2: 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].