Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
sordidula
ID:
1327929

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 44: 184 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340383

Common Names

  • Sordidula
  • Bucephalandra Sordidula
  • Bucephalandra Sordidula

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Description

Bucephalandra sordidula (also called Sordid Bucephalandra, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Borneo. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bucephalandra sordidula is an ornamental aquarium plant that is used to provide shelter and hiding places for fish. It can also be used to create a natural looking environment in the aquarium.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bucephalandra sordidula has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bucephalandra pubes is an epiphytic aroid native to Indonesia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.

Where to Find Bucephalandra sordidula

Bucephalandra sordidula can be found in the tropical forests of Borneo.

Bucephalandra sordidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bucephalandra sordidula?

Bucephalandra sordidula

What are the common names of Bucephalandra sordidula?

Sordidula Bucephalandra

What is the natural habitat of Bucephalandra sordidula?

Bucephalandra sordidula is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Bucephalandra 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,

References

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141864-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.