Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
607499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 31 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606831



Common Names

  • Giant Werauhia
  • Giant Orchid
  • Giant Plant


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Synonyms

  • Vriesea gigantea Mart. ex Schult.f. [deprecated]

Description

Werauhia gigantea (also called Giant Werauhia, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic, evergreen bromeliad native to Central America. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas and is often found in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia gigantea 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 gigantea is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can reach lengths of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be about 6 inches long and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings begin to root.

Where to Find Werauhia gigantea

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

Werauhia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia gigantea?

Werauhia gigantea

What is the family of Werauhia gigantea?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Werauhia gigantea?

Gigantic Werauhia

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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1071672-2: 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].