Chlorospatha longipoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipoda
ID:
849519
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Krause) Madison
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 353 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848854
Common Names
- Chlorospatha longipoda
- Long-stalked Chlorospatha
- Long-leaved Chlorospatha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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 longipoda is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chlorospatha longipoda has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorospatha longipoda 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 longipoda
Chlorospatha longipoda can be found in South America.
Chlorospatha longipoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha longipoda?
Chlorospatha longipoda
What type of plant is Chlorospatha longipoda?
A flowering plant
Where is Chlorospatha longipoda 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
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' 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:57024-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.