Dracontium narae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
narae
ID:
1304849
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.Gonç.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 38: 16 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317303
Common Names
- Dracontium narae
- Narae's Dracontium
- Narae's Arum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dracontium narae (also called 'Narae's Dracontium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Dracontium narae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracontium narae is white, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Dracontium narae is a tropical plant that is propagated from seeds or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dracontium narae
Dracontium narae is native to Brazil.
Dracontium narae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracontium narae?
Dracontium narae
What is the common name of Dracontium narae?
Narae Dracontium
What type of plant is Dracontium narae?
Tropical flowering plant
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
Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470217-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.