Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Luther
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 52: 88 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606776
Common Names
- Werauhia dalstroemii
- Dalstroem's Werauhia
- Dalstroem's Bromeliad
Description
Werauhia dalstroemii (also called Dalstroem's 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 dalstroemii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a climbing habit and can be used to cover walls and fences. It is also used to create a tropical look in gardens and can be used for ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werauhia dalstroemii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werauhia dalstroemii 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 dalstroemii
Werauhia dalstroemii is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Werauhia dalstroemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werauhia dalstroemii?
Werauhia dalstroemii
What is the common name of Werauhia dalstroemii?
Dalstroem's Werauhia
What type of plant is Werauhia dalstroemii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005837-1: 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].