Werauhia talamancana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talamancana
ID:
1549145
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cascante & J.F.Morales
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 523: 255 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029398
Common Names
- Werauhia Talamancana
- Werauhia Plant
- Werauhia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Werauhia talamancana (also called Talamanca Werauhia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad in the family Bromeliaceae. It is a large, evergreen shrub with long, arching leaves and white flowers. It is native to Costa Rica and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Werauhia talamancana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves are often used in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werauhia talamancana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Werauhia talamancana is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Werauhia talamancana
Werauhia talamancana can be found in the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica.
Werauhia talamancana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werauhia talamancana?
Werauhia talamancana
What is the common name of Werauhia talamancana?
Tropical Bromeliad
What is the habitat of Werauhia talamancana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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:77221525-1: 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].