Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
849508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Madison

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 356 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848843

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha lehmannii
  • Lehmann's Chlorospatha
  • Lehmann's Arrowhead

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Description

Chlorospatha lehmannii (also called Lehmann’s Spatheflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family native to Central America and northern South America. It is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorospatha lehmannii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha lehmannii is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, which can be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be cut back in late winter to promote fresh growth.

Where to Find Chlorospatha lehmannii

Chlorospatha lehmannii can be found in Central and South America.

Chlorospatha lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha lehmannii?

Chlorospatha lehmannii

What type of plant is Chlorospatha lehmannii?

A flowering plant

Where is Chlorospatha lehmannii 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57023-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.