Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pycnantha
ID:
607963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 122 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607295



Common Names

  • Pycnantha Werauhia
  • Pycnantha Werauhia
  • Pycnantha Werauhia


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Description

Werauhia pycnantha (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 pycnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Werauhia pycnantha is a white to yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia pycnantha is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Costa Rica. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Werauhia pycnantha

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

Werauhia pycnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia pycnantha?

Werauhia pycnantha

What is the common name of Werauhia pycnantha?

Pycnantha

What type of plant is Werauhia pycnantha?

Tropical epiphyte

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.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984251-1: 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].