Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
munchiquensis
ID:
1255659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 101: 210 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254997

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha Munchiquensis
  • Munchiquense's Chlorospatha
  • Munchiquense's Palm

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Description

Chlorospatha munchiquensis (also called Munchique chlorospatha, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It grows in montane and submontane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha munchiquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chlorospatha munchiquensis are yellow-green, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha munchiquensis is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Chlorospatha munchiquensis should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Chlorospatha munchiquensis

Chlorospatha munchiquensis can be found in the state of Mérida, Venezuela.

Chlorospatha munchiquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha munchiquensis?

Chlorospatha munchiquensis

What is the common name of Chlorospatha munchiquensis?

Munchique palm

What is the natural habitat of Chlorospatha munchiquensis?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Lynn P. Hannon (1948-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Hannon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154156-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.