Status:
valid
Authors:
de Wit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Aquariumpl. , ed. 4: 299 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222279
Common Names
- Missed Water-Lily
- Missed Nymphaea
- Missed Water-Plant
Description
Lagenandra praetermissa (also called Praetermissa, among many other common names) is a terrestrial aroid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and savannas. The leaves are alternate, elliptic to ovate-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are white to pinkish, with four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenandra praetermissa 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
Flower: Lagenandra praetermissa has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laelia praetermissa is a tropical orchid that prefers warm temperatures and bright indirect light. It can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist potting mix and kept warm and moist until they germinate. Division can be done by carefully dividing the root ball of the mother plant into two or more sections. Each section should be planted in a separate pot with a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Lagenandra praetermissa
Lagenandra praetermissa is native to India and can be found in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Lagenandra praetermissa FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Lagenandra praetermissa?
Lagenandra praetermissa prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What type of light does Lagenandra praetermissa need?
Lagenandra praetermissa prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Lagenandra praetermissa be watered?
Lagenandra praetermissa 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,