Status:
valid
Authors:
Drude
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 35: 635 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221741
Common Names
- Opaque Palm
- Laccosperma opacum
- Opaque Laccosperma
Synonyms
- Neoancistrophyllum opacum (G.Mann & H.Wendl. ex T.Durand & Schinz) Rauschert [unknown]
Description
Laccosperma opacum (also called Palm Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Australia, and it grows in moist grasslands and in bushland. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and large, glossy, ovate leaves. It produces a long, unbranched inflorescence with many small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Laccosperma opacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laccosperma opacum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Laccosperma opacum: This species is propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Laccosperma opacum
Laccosperma opacum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Laccosperma opacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laccosperma opacum?
Laccosperma opacum
What is the common name of Laccosperma opacum?
Laccosperma opacum
What is the natural habitat of Laccosperma opacum?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Laccosperma genus
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Acrocomia intumescens,
Acrocomia totai,
Acrocomia emensis,
Acrocomia glaucescens,
Acrocomia corumbaensi,
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Actinorhytis calapparia,
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Adonidia dransfieldii,
Aiphanes graminifolia,
Aiphanes bicornis,
Aiphanes buenaventurae,
Aiphanes multiplex,
Aiphanes acaulis,
Aiphanes chiribogensis,
Aiphanes concinna,
Aiphanes deltoidea,
Aiphanes duquei,
Aiphanes eggersii,
Aiphanes erinacea,
Aiphanes gelatinosa,
Aiphanes grandis,
Aiphanes hirsuta,
Aiphanes horrida,
Aiphanes killipii,
Aiphanes leiostachys,
Aiphanes lindeniana,
Aiphanes linearis,
Aiphanes macroloba,
Aiphanes minima,
Aiphanes parvifolia,
Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,