Homalomena elegantula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantula
ID:
443104
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Hay & Hersc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 54: 171 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442436
Common Names
- Homalomena Elegantula
- Elegantula Homalomena
- Elegantula Prayer Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homalomena elegantula (also called Elegant Homalomena, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to South America. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Homalomena elegantula is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalomena elegantula has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homalomena elegantula is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Homalomena elegantula
Homalomena elegantula is native to tropical regions of the Americas.
Homalomena elegantula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalomena elegantula?
Homalomena elegantula
What is the natural habitat of Homalomena elegantula?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What are the common names of Homalomena elegantula?
Elegantula Homalomena, Elegantula Homalomena
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
Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' in the authors string.
Josephine Clare Herscovitch (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hersc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012367-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.