Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
uxoris
ID:
608108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Utley) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 48 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607440

Common Names

  • Werauhia Uxoris
  • Silver Star
  • Silver Star Bromeliad

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Description

Werauhia uxoris (also called Uxor's Werauhia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in humid, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia uxoris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Werauhia uxoris is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia uxoris is an epiphytic orchid. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Werauhia uxoris

Werauhia uxoris is found in Central America, mainly in Costa Rica and Panama.

Werauhia uxoris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia uxoris?

Werauhia uxoris

What is the common name of Werauhia uxoris?

Uxor's Bromeliad

What are the uses of Werauhia uxoris?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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.
John F. Utley (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991969-1: 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].