Culcasia linearifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bogner
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 59 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922732
Common Names
- Culcasia linearifolia
- Linear-leaved Culcasia
- Linearifolia Culcasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Culcasia linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Culcasia linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Culcasia linearifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Culcasia linearifolia is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Culcasia linearifolia
Culcasia linearifolia can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Culcasia genus
Culcasia yangambiensis, Culcasia brevipetiolata, Culcasia linearifolia, Culcasia angolensis, Culcasia annetii, Culcasia bosii, Culcasia caudata, Culcasia dinklagei, Culcasia ekongoloi, Culcasia falcifolia, Culcasia glandulosa, Culcasia insulana, Culcasia lanceolata, Culcasia liberica, Culcasia loukandensis, Culcasia mannii, Culcasia obliquifolia, Culcasia orientalis, Culcasia panduriformis, Culcasia parviflora, Culcasia rotundifolia, Culcasia sanagensis, Culcasia scandens, Culcasia seretii, Culcasia simiarum, Culcasia striolata, Culcasia tenuifolia, Culcasia louicandensis,
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
Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112781-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.