Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vivipara
ID:
296172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Melet. Bot. : 18 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295504

Common Names

  • Remusatia vivipara
  • Vivipara Orchid
  • Cup Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Caladium viviparum (Roxb.) Nees [unknown]
  • Remusatia bulbifera hort. [unknown]
  • Caladium viviparum Nees [unknown]

Description

Remusatia vivipara (also called Viviparous 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 vivipara 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 vivipara is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Remusatia vivipara is a slow-growing palm that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Remusatia vivipara is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Remusatia vivipara

Remusatia vivipara can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Remusatia vivipara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Remusatia vivipara?

Remusatia vivipara

What is the family of Remusatia vivipara?

Araceae

What is the origin of Remusatia vivipara?

China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88433-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.