Lagenandra erosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erosa
ID:
222939
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Wit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 78(13): 43 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222268
Common Names
- Eroded Water-Lily
- Eroded Nymphaea
- Eroded Water-Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagenandra erosa (also called 'Rough Lagenandra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem and long, narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and red. It grows in humid, tropical forests, usually in the understory of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenandra erosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagenandra erosa has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Lagenandra erosa is a tropical evergreen plant that grows to a height of up to 3 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Lagenandra erosa
Lagenandra erosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Lagenandra erosa FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Lagenandra erosa?
Lagenandra erosa prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What type of light does Lagenandra erosa need?
Lagenandra erosa prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Lagenandra erosa be watered?
Lagenandra erosa should be watered once the soil has dried out completely.
Species in the Lagenandra genus
Lagenandra bogneri, Lagenandra dewitii, Lagenandra erosa, Lagenandra gomezii, Lagenandra jacobsenii, Lagenandra keralensis, Lagenandra koenigii, Lagenandra lancifolia, Lagenandra meeboldii, Lagenandra nairii, Lagenandra ovata, Lagenandra praetermissa, Lagenandra thwaitesii, Lagenandra toxicaria, Lagenandra undulata, Lagenandra cherupuzhica, Lagenandra peradeniyae, Lagenandra srilankensis, Lagenandra kalugalensis, Lagenandra wayambae,
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
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87397-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.