Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
insignis
ID:
274586

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 11: 138 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273918

Common Names

  • Piptospatha insignis
  • Insignis Piptospatha
  • Insignis's Piptospatha

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Description

Piptospatha insignis (also called Piptospatha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Piptospatha insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptospatha insignis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptospatha insignis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 8 m (26 ft). It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Piptospatha insignis

Piptospatha insignis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Piptospatha insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptospatha insignis?

Piptospatha insignis

What is the natural habitat of Piptospatha insignis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the average height of Piptospatha insignis?

1-2 meters

Species in the Piptospatha 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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88098-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.