Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittifolia
ID:
331440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rudge) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Aroideae 1: 4 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330772

Common Names

  • Urospatha sagittifolia
  • Sagittate Urospatha
  • Sagittate-leaved Urospatha

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Synonyms

  • Pothos sagittaefolia Rudge [unknown]

Description

Urospatha sagittifolia (also called Arrow-Leaved Urospatha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Urospatha sagittifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Urospatha sagittifolia are white and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urospatha sagittifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Urospatha sagittifolia

Urospatha sagittifolia is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Urospatha sagittifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Urospatha sagittifolia?

Arrow-leaved Urospatha

What is the scientific name of Arrow-leaved Urospatha?

Urospatha sagittifolia

What is the habitat of Urospatha sagittifolia?

It is found in tropical rainforests of the Philippines

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