Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
312629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 531 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311961

Common Names

  • Spathicarpa lanceolata
  • Lance-Leaved Spathicarpa
  • Lance-Leaf Spathicarpa

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Description

Spathicarpa lanceolata (also called 'Lanceolate 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 lanceolata 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

Flower: Spathicarpa lanceolata has white flowers with yellow anthers. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathicarpa lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Spathicarpa lanceolata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Spathicarpa lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathicarpa lanceolata?

Spathicarpa lanceolata

What type of plant is Spathicarpa lanceolata?

Evergreen shrub

What is the growth habit of Spathicarpa lanceolata?

Upright

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88940-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.