Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
balanophora
ID:
607268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 39 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606600



Common Names

  • Werauhia balanophora
  • Apple-Fruit Werauhia
  • Apple-Fruit Bromeliad


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Description

Werauhia balanophora (also called Balanophore Werauhia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant, growing on trees in humid forests. It typically grows up to 1.5 m tall, with a rosette of stiff, arching, lance-shaped leaves up to 1 m long.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia balanophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia balanophora has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia balanophora is a tropical epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from offsets or by seed. Offsets should be removed from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining, organic potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, shaded position. Once established, Werauhia balanophora can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Werauhia balanophora

Werauhia balanophora is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Werauhia balanophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia balanophora?

Werauhia balanophora

What is the common name of Werauhia balanophora?

Balanophorous Werauhia

What is the natural habitat of Werauhia balanophora?

Tropical rainforests 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

Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991935-1: 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].