Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
zamorae
ID:
222489

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8(3): 262. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221818

Common Names

  • Lacmellea zamorae
  • Zamorae Lacmellea
  • Lacmellea Zamorae

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Description

Lacmellea zamorae (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 zamorae can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lacmellea zamorae has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lacmellea zamorae 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 zamorae

Lacmellea zamorae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lacmellea zamorae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lacmellea zamorae?

Lacmellea zamorae

What is the family of Lacmellea zamorae?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea zamorae?

Tropical forests

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,

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