Lacmellea speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
222486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Woodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 36: 543 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221815
Common Names
- Lacmellea speciosa
- Speciosa Lacmellea
- Lacmellea Speciosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lacmellea speciosa (also called Lacmellea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to South America, and it grows in moist grasslands and in bushland. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and large, glossy, ovate leaves. It produces a long, unbranched inflorescence with many small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lacmellea speciosa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lacmellea speciosa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lacmellea speciosa is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Lacmellea speciosa
Lacmellea speciosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Lacmellea speciosa FAQ
What is the common name of Lacmellea speciosa?
Speciosa
What is the scientific name of Speciosa?
Lacmellea speciosa
What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea speciosa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Lacmellea genus
Lacmellea aculeata, Lacmellea arborescens, Lacmellea costanensis, Lacmellea densifoliata, Lacmellea edulis, Lacmellea floribunda, Lacmellea foxii, Lacmellea gracilis, Lacmellea guyanensis, Lacmellea klugii, Lacmellea microcarpa, Lacmellea oblongata, Lacmellea panamensis, Lacmellea pauciflora, Lacmellea peruviana, Lacmellea pygmaea, Lacmellea ramosissima, Lacmellea speciosa, Lacmellea standleyi, Lacmellea utilis, Lacmellea zamorae, Lacmellea macrantha, Lacmellea bahiensis, Lacmellea abbreviata,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106786: Based on the initial data import
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.