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Werauhia greenbergii (J.Utley) J.R.Grant

(section Jutleya)

Publ: Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenw. 91: 42. (1995)

Type: COSTA RICA: ALAJUELA PROVINCE: north of San Ramon, between La Balsa de San Ramon and the Rio Cataratas or about 12 km north of La Balsa, elev. 900-1000 m, 27 January 1976, Utley & Utley 3741 (HOLOTYPE: DUKE ISOTYPES: CR, DUKE, F, US).

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Distribution: COSTA RICA;

Habitat: premontane rain forest life zone., 800-1500 m. Elev.

Etymology: This species is named in honor of the noted aquatic plant horticulturist, Mr. Albert Greenberg, of Tampa, Florida.

Phenology: flowering specimens have been collected in August, December, January and February , with the peak occurring in January and February .

Werauhia greenbergii