Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
haberi
ID:
607553

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Polibotánica 15: 110 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606885



Common Names

  • Haber's Werauhia
  • Haber's Orchid
  • Haber's Plant


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Synonyms

  • Vriesea haberi J.F.Morales [valid]

Description

Werauhia haberi (also called 'Haber's Werauhia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and bright red flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in the understory of moist, evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia haberi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Werauhia haberi are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia haberi is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or air layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C.

Where to Find Werauhia haberi

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

Werauhia haberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia haberi?

Werauhia haberi

What is the family of Werauhia haberi?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Werauhia haberi?

Haberi 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

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:60437394-2: 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].