Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 27: 98 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848821
Common Names
- Chlorospatha kolbii
- Kolb's Chlorospatha
- Kolb's Arrowhead
Description
Chlorospatha kolbii (also called Kolb's Chlorospatha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean region. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 0.6 m. It grows in moist soils in open grasslands, roadsides, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorospatha kolbii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a forage plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chlorospatha kolbii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brownish-black grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chlorospatha kolbii 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 kolbii
Chlorospatha kolbii can be found in Central and South America.
Chlorospatha kolbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha kolbii?
Chlorospatha kolbii
What type of plant is Chlorospatha kolbii?
A flowering plant
Where is Chlorospatha kolbii found?
It is found in tropical Africa
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,