Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
849540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bull) Madison

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 351 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848875

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha mirabilis
  • Miraculous Chlorospatha
  • Miraculous Three-awn

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Description

Chlorospatha mirabilis (also called Miraculous 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of hairs at the top. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a corrugated texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha mirabilis is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-prepared soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in well-prepared soil and watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Chlorospatha mirabilis

Chlorospatha mirabilis can be found in South America.

Chlorospatha mirabilis FAQ

What type of soil does Chlorospatha mirabilis prefer?

Chlorospatha mirabilis prefers moist, sandy soils.

What is the average height of Chlorospatha mirabilis?

Chlorospatha mirabilis typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5m.

What type of climate does Chlorospatha mirabilis prefer?

Chlorospatha mirabilis prefers warm, humid climates.

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

Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' 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:57025-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.