Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicola
ID:
608180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Morales) J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Polibotánica 15: 110 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607512

Common Names

  • Werauhia vulcanicola
  • Volcanic Star
  • Vulcanicola Star

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Synonyms

  • Vriesea vulcanicola J.F.Morales [valid]

Description

Werauhia vulcanicola (also called Werauhia vulcanicola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in moist montane forests, often growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia vulcanicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, stomachaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia vulcanicola has yellow-green flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia vulcanicola is a species of bromeliad native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix such as a combination of sphagnum moss, bark, and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the offsets.

Where to Find Werauhia vulcanicola

Werauhia vulcanicola is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the rainforests of the Caribbean lowlands.

Werauhia vulcanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia vulcanicola?

Werauhia vulcanicola

What is the common name of Werauhia vulcanicola?

Volcanic Werauhia

What is the natural habitat of Werauhia vulcanicola?

Tropical forests 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

Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437397-2: 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].