Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
638286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. xviii. 231 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637618

Common Names

  • Brachyphylla Asplundia
  • Asplundia Brachyphylla
  • Brachyphylla Orchid

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Description

Asplundia brachyphylla (also called Brachyphylla Asplundia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has large, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and can reach up to 60 cm in length. The flowers are small and white and have three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asplundia brachyphylla are yellow and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia brachyphylla is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet (1 m) in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering.

Where to Find Asplundia brachyphylla

Asplundia brachyphylla is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Asplundia brachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia brachyphylla?

Asplundia brachyphylla

What is the common name of Asplundia brachyphylla?

Short-leaved Asplundia

Where is Asplundia brachyphylla native to?

Colombia

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275698: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.