Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncatum
ID:
215771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Hotta) Bogner & Nicolson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 1: 72 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215100

Common Names

  • Hottarum truncatum
  • Truncate Hottarum
  • Truncated Hottarum

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Description

Hottarum truncatum (also called 'Truncate Hottarum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hottarum truncatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hottarum truncatum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hottarum truncatum is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded position. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, shaded position. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Hottarum truncatum

Hottarum truncatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wet, shady areas of lowland tropical rainforests.

Hottarum truncatum FAQ

What is Hottarum truncatum?

Hottarum truncatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.

Where does Hottarum truncatum grow?

Hottarum truncatum is native to Central America.

What type of environment does Hottarum truncatum prefer?

Hottarum truncatum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun.

Species in the Hottarum genus

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Dan Henry Nicolson (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicolson' in the authors string.
Mitsuru Hotta (1935-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hotta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87331-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.