Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
rauhii
ID:
807405

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 2: 25 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806739

Common Names

  • Werauhia rauhii
  • Rauh's Werauhia
  • Rauh's Bromeliad

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Description

Werauhia rauhii (also called Rauh's Werauhia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad species found in Colombia. It has a single, erect, leafless stem with a single, terminal, resupinate flower. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia rauhii is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia rauhii has a white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia rauhii is a species of bromeliad in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too much.

Where to Find Werauhia rauhii

Werauhia rauhii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071258-1: 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].