Rhodospatha arborescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
1304818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Temponi & Croat
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 58 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317272
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Rhodospatha arborescens (also called Tree rhodospatha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. Native to Brazil, it is found in tropical forests and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodospatha arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodospatha arborescens is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodospatha arborescens is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until roots form, then it can be cut off and planted in a pot.
Where to Find Rhodospatha arborescens
Rhodospatha arborescens can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Rhodospatha arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodospatha arborescens?
Rhodospatha arborescens
What type of plant is Rhodospatha arborescens?
Rhodospatha arborescens is a flowering plant.
Where does Rhodospatha arborescens grow?
Rhodospatha arborescens grows in tropical regions of South America.
Species in the Rhodospatha genus
Rhodospatha badilloi, Rhodospatha bolivarana, Rhodospatha boliviensis, Rhodospatha brachypoda, Rhodospatha cardonae, Rhodospatha densinervia, Rhodospatha dissidens, Rhodospatha falconensis, Rhodospatha forgetii, Rhodospatha guasareensis, Rhodospatha kraenzlinii, Rhodospatha latifolia, Rhodospatha moritziana, Rhodospatha oblongata, Rhodospatha pellucida, Rhodospatha perezii, Rhodospatha robusta, Rhodospatha statutii, Rhodospatha steyermarkii, Rhodospatha venosa, Rhodospatha wendlandii, Rhodospatha monsalveae, Rhodospatha mukuntakia, Rhodospatha acosta-solisii, Rhodospatha brent-berlinii, Rhodospatha katipas, Rhodospatha piushaduka, Rhodospatha herrerae, Rhodospatha ovatifolia, Rhodospatha osaensis, Rhodospatha rubropunctata, Rhodospatha guanchensis, Rhodospatha arborescens, Rhodospatha rupicola,
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Lívia Godinho Temponi (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Temponi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458187-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.