Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 18: 152 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637965
Common Names
- Asplundia heteranthera
- Heteranthera Asplundia
- Fragrant Asplundia
Description
Asplundia heteranthera (also called Asplundia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and it grows in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplundia heteranthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with a yellow hue. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with a yellow hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplundia heteranthera is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is best grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in spring.
Where to Find Asplundia heteranthera
Asplundia heteranthera can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Asplundia heteranthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplundia heteranthera?
Asplundia heteranthera
What is the common name of Asplundia heteranthera?
Heterantherous Asplundia
Where is Asplundia heteranthera native to?
Central America
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,