Werauhia gigantea
Also known as: Tillandsia amazonica Baker +2 more
- Tillandsia amazonica Baker
- Vriesea amazonica (Baker) Mez
- Vriesea gigantea Mart. ex Schult.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Werauhia gigantea is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela