Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.L.Dao & H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45: 236 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810541
Common Names
- Typhonium baoshanense
- T. baoshanense
- T. baoshanense
Description
Typhonium baoshanense (also called Baoshan Typhonium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Typhonium baoshanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typhonium baoshanense has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Typhonium baoshanense requires a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 18-30°C. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-draining soil mix and water regularly.
Where to Find Typhonium baoshanense
Typhonium baoshanense is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Typhonium baoshanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typhonium baoshanense?
Typhonium baoshanense
What is the common name of Typhonium baoshanense?
Baoshan Typhonium
What is the habitat of Typhonium baoshanense?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.
Species in the Typhonium genus
Typhonium acetosella,
Typhonium adnatum,
Typhonium albidinervium,
Typhonium albispathum,
Typhonium bachmaense,
Typhonium blumei,
Typhonium bognerianum,
Typhonium bulbiferum,
Typhonium circinnatum,
Typhonium cordifolium,
Typhonium digitatum,
Typhonium echinulatum,
Typhonium filiforme,
Typhonium flagelliforme,
Typhonium fultum,
Typhonium gagnepainii,
Typhonium gallowayi,
Typhonium glaucum,
Typhonium griseum,
Typhonium hayatae,
Typhonium huense,
Typhonium hunanense,
Typhonium inopinatum,
Typhonium laoticum,
Typhonium lineare,
Typhonium medusae,
Typhonium orbifolium,
Typhonium pedatisectum,
Typhonium pedunculatum,
Typhonium penicillatum,
Typhonium pottingeri,
Typhonium pusillum,
Typhonium reflexum,
Typhonium roxburghii,
Typhonium sagittariifolium,
Typhonium saraburiense,
Typhonium subglobosum,
Typhonium trifoliatum,
Typhonium trilobatum,
Typhonium varians,
Typhonium violifolium,
Typhonium jinpingense,
Typhonium watanabei,
Typhonium baoshanense,
Typhonium conchiforme,
Typhonium sinhabaedyae,
Typhonium stigmatilobatum,
Typhonium tubispathum,
Typhonium praecox,
Typhonium neogracile,
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
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.
Zhi Ling Dao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Dao' in the authors string.