Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Okada & Tsukaya
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 63: 71 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335574
Description
Aridarum embalohense (also called Embalohen's Aridarum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Ethiopia. It has a single stem and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m. It grows in well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aridarum embalohense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aridarum embalohense has white to yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aridarum embalohense is a grass that is best propagated by seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, bright location. Water sparingly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Aridarum embalohense
Aridarum embalohense is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Aridarum embalohense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aridarum embalohense?
Aridarum embalohense
What is the family of Aridarum embalohense?
Araceae
What is the native range of Aridarum embalohense?
Madagascar
Species in the Aridarum genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,