Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gaudichaudii
ID:
983764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 280 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983102

Common Names

  • Homalomena gaudichaudii
  • Homalomena Gaudichaudii
  • Gaudichaudii

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Description

Homalomena gaudichaudii (also called 'Gaudichaud's Homalomena', among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in lowland rainforests, often in shady areas, and has long, narrow, oval-shaped leaves that are green to yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Homalomena gaudichaudii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalomena gaudichaudii is a small, white or yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalomena gaudichaudii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 metres. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Homalomena gaudichaudii

Homalomena gaudichaudii can be found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines.

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,

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