Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
noctiflorens
ID:
811227

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Krömer, Espejo, López-Ferr. & Acebey

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 337 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810561



Common Names

  • Werauhia noctiflorens
  • W. noctiflorens
  • W. noctiflorens


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Description

Werauhia noctiflorens (also called Night-flowering Werauhia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia noctiflorens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Werauhia noctiflorens has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia noctiflorens can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and humid. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Werauhia noctiflorens

Werauhia noctiflorens is native to Costa Rica.

Werauhia noctiflorens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia noctiflorens?

Werauhia noctiflorens

What is the common name of Werauhia noctiflorens?

Noctiflorens Werauhia

What is the habitat of Werauhia noctiflorens?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Thorsten Krömer (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Krömer' in the authors string.
Amparo Acebey (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acebey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084127-1: 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].