Chlorospatha kressii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kressii
ID:
849497
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grayum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 12 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848832
Common Names
- Chlorospatha kressii
- Kress' Chlorospatha
- Kress' Arrowhead
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorospatha kressii (also called Kress' 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 kressii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a forage plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chlorospatha kressii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brownish-black grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorospatha kressii is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned or cut back to keep it in check.
Where to Find Chlorospatha kressii
Chlorospatha kressii can be found in Central and South America.
Chlorospatha kressii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha kressii?
Chlorospatha kressii
What type of plant is Chlorospatha kressii?
A flowering plant
Where is Chlorospatha kressii 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,
References
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958554-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.