Homalomena mobula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mobula
ID:
1334057
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 254 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346511
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Homalomena mobula (also called Mobula Homalomena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, where it is found in moist forests. It is a small, evergreen herb with small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, wetlands, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Homalomena mobula is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalomena mobula is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Homalomena mobula can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be grown in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Where to Find Homalomena mobula
Homalomena mobula is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Homalomena mobula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalomena mobula?
Homalomena mobula
What is the common name of Homalomena mobula?
Mobula Arum
What is the natural habitat of Homalomena mobula?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157643-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.