Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
labela
ID:
638693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Schult.) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 42 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638025

Common Names

  • Asplundia
  • Labela
  • Labela Asplundia

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Synonyms

  • Asplundia chiapensis (Matuda) Harling [unknown]
  • Carludovica chiapensis Matuda [unknown]
  • Carludovica labela R.E.Schult. [unknown]

Description

Asplundia labela (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 labela 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

Asplundia labela has large, bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia labela is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a mix of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Asplundia labela

Asplundia labela is native to Central America and South America.

Asplundia labela FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia labela?

Asplundia labela

What is the common name of Asplundia labela?

Asplundia

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia labela?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275737: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.