Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
betancurii
ID:
355504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 27: 9 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354836

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha betancurii
  • Betancurii Chlorospatha
  • Betancur's Chlorospatha

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Description

Chlorospatha betancurii (also called Betancur's Chlorospatha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha betancurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to control erosion, as it can grow in harsh conditions and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha betancurii has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha betancurii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Chlorospatha betancurii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Chlorospatha betancurii

Chlorospatha betancurii is native to Colombia. It can be found in wet forests, along rivers, and in other moist habitats.

Chlorospatha betancurii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha betancurii?

Chlorospatha betancurii

What is the natural habitat of Chlorospatha betancurii?

Tropical rainforests of Colombia

What is the average size of Chlorospatha betancurii?

The average size is about 5-7 cm

Species in the Chlorospatha genus

Chlorospatha amalfiensis, Chlorospatha antioquiensis, Chlorospatha betancurii, Chlorospatha callejasii, Chlorospatha cogolloi, Chlorospatha luteynii, Chlorospatha macphersonii, Chlorospatha nicolsonii, Chlorospatha feuersteiniae, Chlorospatha hastifolia, Chlorospatha atropurpurea, Chlorospatha besseae, Chlorospatha castula, Chlorospatha corrugata, Chlorospatha croatiana, Chlorospatha cutucuensis, Chlorospatha dodsonii, Chlorospatha gentryi, Chlorospatha hammeliana, Chlorospatha ilensis, Chlorospatha kolbii, Chlorospatha kressii, Chlorospatha lehmannii, Chlorospatha longipoda, Chlorospatha mirabilis, Chlorospatha bogneri, Chlorospatha planadensis, Chlorospatha ricaurtensis, Chlorospatha munchiquensis, Chlorospatha bayae, Chlorospatha boosii, Chlorospatha bullata, Chlorospatha caldasensis, Chlorospatha caliensis, Chlorospatha carchiensis, Chlorospatha cedralensis, Chlorospatha chocoensis, Chlorospatha congensis, Chlorospatha engleri, Chlorospatha giraldoi, Chlorospatha grayumii, Chlorospatha hannoniae, Chlorospatha hastata, Chlorospatha huilensis, Chlorospatha jaramilloi, Chlorospatha limonensis, Chlorospatha litensis, Chlorospatha longiloba, Chlorospatha maculata, Chlorospatha mansellii,

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Lynn P. Hannon (1948-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Hannon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60434913-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.