Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
portillae
ID:
1269663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 101: 226 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269001

Common Names

  • Chlorospatha portillae
  • Portillae Chlorospatha
  • Portillae

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Description

Chlorospatha portillae (also called Portilla Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small, solitary palm with a slender, upright stem and a crown of up to 8 leaves. It is native to Colombia, and it grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha portillae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha portillae has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha portillae is a shrub that is propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from existing plants.

Where to Find Chlorospatha portillae

Chlorospatha portillae is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, including in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Chlorospatha portillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha portillae?

Chlorospatha portillae

What is the common name of Chlorospatha portillae?

Chlorospatha portillae

Where is Chlorospatha portillae found?

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:77154162-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.