Dracontium iquitense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iquitense
ID:
809167
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.Morgan & J.A.Sperling
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 30: 53 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808501
Common Names
- Iquitense Dracontium
- Iquitense Dracontium
- Iquitense Dracontium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dracontium iquitense (also called Iquitos Dracontium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist grasslands, heaths, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dracontium iquitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracontium iquitense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dracontium iquitense is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Dracontium iquitense
Dracontium iquitense is native to Ecuador.
Dracontium iquitense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracontium iquitense?
Dracontium iquitense
What is the natural habitat of Dracontium iquitense?
Grassy woodland and heathland
What is the flowering period of Dracontium iquitense?
August to October
Species in the Dracontium genus
Dracontium iquitense, Dracontium amazonense, Dracontium angustispathum, Dracontium asperispathum, Dracontium asperum, Dracontium bogneri, Dracontium croatii, Dracontium dubium, Dracontium gigas, Dracontium grandispathum, Dracontium grayumianum, Dracontium guianense, Dracontium longipes, Dracontium margaretae, Dracontium nivosum, Dracontium peruvianum, Dracontium pittieri, Dracontium plowmanii, Dracontium polyphyllum, Dracontium prancei, Dracontium purdieanum, Dracontium soconuscum, Dracontium spruceanum, Dracontium ulei, Dracontium narae, Dracontium laetum, Dracontium albostipes, Dracontium annulatum, Dracontium constantinoi,
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
Eric C. Morgan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Morgan' in the authors string.
Jon A. Sperling: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Sperling' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084921-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.