Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
607609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) W.Till, Barfuss & M.R.Samuel

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 54: 13 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606941



Common Names

  • Werauhia insignis
  • Insignis Werauhia
  • Insignis Bromeliad


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia insignis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia insignis is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a potting mix of medium-grade fir bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Werauhia insignis

Werauhia insignis is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Werauhia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia insignis?

Werauhia insignis

What is the common name of Werauhia insignis?

Giant Bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Werauhia insignis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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 Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
Mary Rosabella Samuel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Samuel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433405-2: 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].