Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
congensis
ID:
1269644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 101: 125 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268982

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha congensis
  • Chlorospatha engleri
  • Chlorospatha giraldoi

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Description

Chlorospatha congensis (also called Congo Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small, solitary palm with a slender, upright stem and a crown of up to 8 leaves. It is native to Colombia, and it grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha congensis 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

The flower of Chlorospatha congensis is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha congensis 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 congensis

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

Chlorospatha congensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha congensis?

Chlorospatha congensis

What is the family of Chlorospatha congensis?

Araceae

Where is Chlorospatha congensis found?

Congo

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:77154141-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.