Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
296169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 133 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295501

Common Names

  • Remusatia hookeriana
  • Hookeriana Orchid
  • Cup Orchid

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Description

Remusatia hookeriana (also called Hooker's Remusatia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Remusatia hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Remusatia hookeriana is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Remusatia hookeriana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Remusatia hookeriana

Remusatia hookeriana is native to the Amazon basin in South America.

Remusatia hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Remusatia hookeriana?

Remusatia hookeriana

What is the common name of Remusatia hookeriana?

Hookeriana

What is the natural habitat of Remusatia hookeriana?

Tropical moist forests

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,

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