Heteropsis croatii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
croatii
ID:
913647
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.L.Soares
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 264 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912982
Common Names
- Heteropsis croatii
- Croat's Heteropsis
- Croats Heteropsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropsis croatii (also called Heteropsis, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Arecaceae. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem up to 2 m tall. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropsis croatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropsis croatii has yellow flowers with a long spur. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropsis croatii is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Heteropsis croatii
Heteropsis croatii is native to Croatia and can be found in the forests of the country.
Species in the Heteropsis genus
Heteropsis croatii, Heteropsis duckeana, Heteropsis robusta, Heteropsis boliviana, Heteropsis ecuadorensis, Heteropsis flexuosa, Heteropsis linearis, Heteropsis longispathacea, Heteropsis macrophylla, Heteropsis melinonii, Heteropsis oblongifolia, Heteropsis peruviana, Heteropsis rigidifolia, Heteropsis salicifolia, Heteropsis spruceana, Heteropsis steyermarkii, Heteropsis tenuispadix, Heteropsis reticulata, Heteropsis vasquezii,
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
Maria de Lourdes Soares: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Soares' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100689-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.