Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gastrofructa
ID:
1326593

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 36: 15 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339047

Common Names

  • Homalomena Gastrofructa
  • Gastrofructa Homalomena
  • Gastrofructa Arum

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Uses & Benefits

Homalomena gastrofructa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalomena gastrofructa has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalomena gastrofructa is an evergreen perennial native to Malaysia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Homalomena gastrofructa

Homalomena gastrofructa is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Homalomena gastrofructa FAQ

What are the common names of Homalomena gastrofructa?

Gastro-fruited Homalomena

What is the natural habitat of Homalomena gastrofructa?

It is native to Malaysia

What are the uses of Homalomena gastrofructa?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant

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.
Yin Chen Hoe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Hoe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138435-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.