Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
comata
ID:
607411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez & Wercklé) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 40 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606743



Common Names

  • Comate Werauhia
  • Comate Spider Lily
  • Comate Bluebell


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Description

Werauhia comata (also called Comate 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 comata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia comata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia comata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Werauhia comata

Werauhia comata is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Werauhia comata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia comata?

Werauhia comata

What is the common name of Werauhia comata?

Hairy Werauhia

What type of plant is Werauhia comata?

Bromeliad

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.
Karl Wercklé (1860-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wercklé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991938-1: 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].