Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
hammeliana
ID:
849464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum & Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 466 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848799

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha hammeliana
  • Hammel's Chlorospatha
  • Hammel's Arrowhead

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Description

Chlorospatha hammeliana (also called Hammels' Spatha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flower heads. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha hammeliana is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha hammeliana has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha hammeliana is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Chlorospatha hammeliana

Chlorospatha hammeliana can be found in Central and South America.

Chlorospatha hammeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha hammeliana?

Chlorospatha hammeliana

What is the common name of Chlorospatha hammeliana?

Hammel's spatha

What type of plant is Chlorospatha hammeliana?

Herb

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.
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274553-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.