Werauhia insignis

Werauhia insignis
W. insignis in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Werauhia
Species:
W. insignis
Binomial name
Werauhia insignis
(Mez) W.Till, Barfuss & M.R.Samuel
Synonyms[2]
  • Guzmania insignis Mez
  • Pepinia insignis É.Morren ex Baker
  • Thecophyllum insigne (Mez) Mez
  • Tillandsia insignis (Mez) L.B.Sm. & Pittendr.

Werauhia insignis is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae.[2][3] It is an epiphyte in the montane cloud forests of Central America distributed through native Costa Rica and Panama.[2][1]

References

  1. 1 2 Romand-Monnier, F.; Contu, S. (2013). "Tillandsia insignis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T44392242A44501820. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T44392242A44501820.en.
  2. 1 2 3 "Werauhia insignis (Mez) W.Till, Barfuss & M.R.Samuel". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Werauhia insignis (Mez) W.Till, Barfuss & M.R.Samuel". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved July 18, 2026.