Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
607717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez & Wercklé) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 121 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607049



Common Names

  • Werauhia macrantha
  • Macrantha Werauhia
  • Macrantha Star Bromeliad


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Description

Werauhia macrantha (also called 'Basket Plant', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and long, thin roots that attach to trees or rocks. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 10 cm long and 2 cm wide. It produces small, white flowers with yellow or purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia macrantha is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Werauhia macrantha are small, white in colour and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia macrantha is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in any well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Werauhia macrantha

Werauhia macrantha is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Werauhia macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia macrantha?

Werauhia macrantha

What is the common name of Werauhia macrantha?

Macrantha Bromeliad

What type of climate does Werauhia macrantha prefer?

Werauhia macrantha prefers warm, humid climates

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:984250-1: 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].