Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
hastifolia
ID:
835966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner & L.P.Hannon

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37: 334 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835301

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha hastifolia
  • Hastifolia Chlorospatha
  • Hastifolia's Chlorospatha

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Description

Chlorospatha hastifolia (also called hastate chlorospatha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody root system. It is found in dry open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha hastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha hastifolia has a white flower with a yellow center and a pinkish-purple lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a rosette pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha hastifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Chlorospatha hastifolia

Chlorospatha hastifolia is found in Central and South America.

Chlorospatha hastifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha hastifolia?

Chlorospatha hastifolia

What is the natural habitat of Chlorospatha hastifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Chlorospatha hastifolia?

Late spring to early summer

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' 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:77086187-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.