Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colocasiifolia
ID:
317427

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Gärtnerei Pflanzenk. 1862: 114 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316759

Common Names

  • Steudnera colocasiifolia
  • Colocasiifolia Steudnera
  • Steudnera Colocasiifolia

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Description

Steudnera colocasiifolia (also called 'Colocasia-leaved Steudnera', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Steudnera colocasiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steudnera colocasiifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steudnera colocasiifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Steudnera colocasiifolia

Steudnera colocasiifolia is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Steudnera colocasiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steudnera colocasiifolia?

Steudnera colocasiifolia

What is the common name of Steudnera colocasiifolia?

Colocasiifolia

What is the habitat of Steudnera colocasiifolia?

Steudnera colocasiifolia is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89076-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.