Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 10: 221 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983105
Common Names
- Homalomena gillii
- Homalomena Gillii
- Gillii
Description
Homalomena gillii (also called 'Gill'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 gillii 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 gillii is white with a yellow center and has a sweet smell. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalomena gillii 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 gillii
Homalomena gillii can be found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,