Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
notata
ID:
607792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Pittendr.) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 44 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607124

Common Names

  • Werauhia notata
  • Notata Werauhia
  • Notata Star Bromeliad

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Description

Werauhia notata (also called Rou Cong Rong, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It is found in the deserts and semi-deserts of this region and grows in sandy or stony soils. It has a thick, woody stem and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia notata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Werauhia notata is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin, and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia notata is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in any well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Werauhia notata

Werauhia notata is found in Central and South America.

Werauhia notata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia rugosa?

Werauhia rugosa

What type of plant is Werauhia rugosa?

Epiphytic Bromeliad

Where is Werauhia rugosa found?

Costa Rica

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.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Colin Pittendrigh (1918-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittendr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991955-1: 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].