Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
ilensis
ID:
849475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Madison

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 355 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848810

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha ilensis
  • Iles' Chlorospatha
  • Iles' Arrowhead

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Description

Chlorospatha ilensis (also called Ilse's Chlorospatha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Florida. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in wet to dry soils in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha ilensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a forage plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha ilensis 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 ilensis 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 ilensis

Chlorospatha ilensis can be found in Central and South America.

Chlorospatha ilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha ilensis?

Chlorospatha ilensis

What is the common name of Chlorospatha ilensis?

Iles' spatha

What type of plant is Chlorospatha ilensis?

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

Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57022-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.