Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
atrox
ID:
918562

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Boyce, S.Y.Wong & Fasih.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 272 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917897

Common Names

  • Homalomena atrox
  • Atrox Arum
  • Homalomena Arum

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Description

Homalomena atrox (also called Atrocious Homalomena, among many other common names) is an epiphytic herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem and grows up to 15 cm tall. It grows in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Homalomena atrox is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalomena atrox has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalomena atrox is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Plant the clumps in the fall, about 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. Seeds should be planted in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Homalomena atrox

Homalomena atrox can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Homalomena genus

Homalomena major, Homalomena megalophylla, Homalomena melanesica, Homalomena metallica, Homalomena minor, Homalomena minutissima, Homalomena monandra, Homalomena montana, Homalomena nigrescens, Homalomena nutans, Homalomena obovata, Homalomena obscurifolia, Homalomena occulta, Homalomena ovalifolia, Homalomena ovata, Homalomena padangensis, Homalomena palawanensis, Homalomena peekelii, Homalomena pendula, Homalomena philippinensis, Homalomena pontederaefolia, Homalomena producta, Homalomena pulleana, Homalomena punctulata, Homalomena robusta, Homalomena rostratum, Homalomena rubescens, Homalomena rusdii, Homalomena sarawakensis, Homalomena saxorum, Homalomena schlechteri, Homalomena scortechinii, Homalomena silvatica, Homalomena singaporense, Homalomena soniae, Homalomena steenisiana, Homalomena stollei, Homalomena subcordata, Homalomena tenuispadix, Homalomena treubii, Homalomena truncata, Homalomena vagans, Homalomena wallichii, Homalomena zollingeri, Homalomena elegantula, Homalomena expedita, Homalomena impudica, Homalomena pineodora, Homalomena pyrospatha, Homalomena ardua,

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

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
B.A. Fasihuddin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fasih.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105142-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.