Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
warreana
ID:
334513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lodd. ex Lindl.) C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 17: 55 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333845

Common Names

  • Warrea warreana
  • Warre's Warrea
  • Warreana Warrea

Searching for Warrea warreana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Maxillaria warreana Lodd. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Warrea bidentata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Warrea lindeniana Henfrey [unknown]
  • Warrea speciosa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Warrea tricolor Lindl. [unknown]
  • Warrea unijugata Regel [unknown]

Description

Warrea warreana (also called Warre's warrea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Warrea warreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Warrea warreana has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Warrea warreana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Warrea warreana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Warrea warreana

Warrea warreana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Warrea warreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Warrea warreana?

Warrea warreana

What is the common name of Warrea warreana?

Warrea

What is the natural habitat of Warrea warreana?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Warrea genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214191: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.