Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 6: 124 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311959
Common Names
- Spathicarpa gardneri
- Gardner's Spathicarpa
- Gardner's-Flower Spathicarpa
Description
Spathicarpa gardneri (also called 'Gardner's Spathicarpa', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Spathicarpa gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spathicarpa gardneri has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spathicarpa gardneri is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Spathicarpa gardneri
Spathicarpa gardneri can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Spathicarpa gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathicarpa gardneri?
Spathicarpa gardneri
What type of plant is Spathicarpa gardneri?
Evergreen shrub
What is the growth habit of Spathicarpa gardneri?
Upright
Species in the Spathicarpa 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,