Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
607802

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 255 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607134

Common Names

  • Werauhia nutans
  • Nodding Werauhia
  • Nodding Star Bromeliad

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Description

Werauhia nutans (also called 'Basket Plant', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and long, thin roots that attach to trees or rocks. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 10 cm long and 2 cm wide. It produces small, white flowers with yellow or purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Werauhia nutans 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 nutans is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is best propagated by seed or offsets.

Where to Find Werauhia nutans

Werauhia nutans is found in Central and South America.

Werauhia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia nutans?

Werauhia nutans

What is the common name of Werauhia nutans?

Bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Werauhia nutans?

Tropical rainforest

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989982-1: 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].