Status:
valid
Authors:
Hersc. & A.Hay
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 55: 31 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442444
Common Names
- Homalomena Impudica
- Impudica Homalomena
- Impudica Prayer Plant
Description
Homalomena impudica (also called Impudent Homalomena, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks. It has small, white flowers that appear in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Homalomena impudica 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 impudica has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalomena impudica 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 impudica
Homalomena impudica is native to tropical regions of the Americas.
Homalomena impudica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalomena impudica?
Homalomena impudica
What is the natural habitat of Homalomena impudica?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What are the common names of Homalomena impudica?
Impudica Homalomena, Impudica 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,