Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon
Source:
tro
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 101: 237 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269005
Common Names
- Chlorospatha sagittata
- Sagittata Chlorospatha
- Sagittata
Description
Chlorospatha sagittata (also called Arrowhead 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, Ecuador, and Peru, and it grows in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorospatha sagittata 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 sagittata has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chlorospatha sagittata 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 sagittata
Chlorospatha sagittata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chlorospatha sagittata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha sagittata?
Chlorospatha sagittata
What is the common name of Chlorospatha sagittata?
Chlorospatha sagittata
Where is Chlorospatha sagittata 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,