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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084305
Common Names
- Rhodospatha rubropunctata
- Red-spotted Rhodospatha
- Rubropunctata
Description
Rhodospatha rubropunctata (also called Red-spotted Rhodospatha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Central and South America, and its habitat is moist to wet lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodospatha rubropunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodospatha rubropunctata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodospatha rubropunctata is a terrestrial species that can be grown in a container or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Rhodospatha rubropunctata
Rhodospatha rubropunctata can be found in tropical regions of Central and 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,