Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
boosii
ID:
1269637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 101: 104 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268975

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha boosii
  • Chlorospatha bullata
  • Chlorospatha caldasensis

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Description

Chlorospatha boosii (also called Boos' chlorospatha, among many other common names) is a species of chlorospatha in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm that grows in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has large, pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha boosii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha boosii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha boosii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a warm, humid climate.

Where to Find Chlorospatha boosii

Chlorospatha boosii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, including in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Chlorospatha boosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha boosii?

Chlorospatha boosii

What is the family of Chlorospatha boosii?

Araceae

Where is Chlorospatha boosii found?

Colombia

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:77154132-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.