Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez & Wercklé) J.R.Grant
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 45 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607203
Common Names
- Paniculate Werauhia
- Paniculate Werauhia
- Paniculate Werauhia
Description
Werauhia paniculata (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 paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werauhia paniculata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werauhia paniculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, use a sharp, sterile knife to cut a stem just below a node. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Werauhia paniculata can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Werauhia paniculata
Werauhia paniculata is found in Central and South America.
Werauhia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werauhia paniculata?
Werauhia paniculata
What type of plant is Werauhia paniculata?
Epiphytic Bromeliad
Where is Werauhia paniculata 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991958-1: 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].