Homalomena cowleyae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cowleyae
ID:
1327843
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Webbia 69: 59 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340297
Common Names
- Homalomena cowleyae
- Cowley's homalomena
- Cowley's prayer plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homalomena cowleyae (also called Cowley's Homalomena, among many other common names) is a small herb found in the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Homalomena cowleyae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalomena cowleyae has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homalomena cowleyae is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape.
Where to Find Homalomena cowleyae
Homalomena cowleyae is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Homalomena cowleyae FAQ
What are the common names of Homalomena cowleyae?
Homalomena cowleyae is commonly known as Cowley's Homalomena.
What is the habitat of Homalomena cowleyae?
Homalomena cowleyae is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
What are the characteristics of Homalomena cowleyae?
Homalomena cowleyae is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height and has green leaves.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141659-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.