Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
638704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 41 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638036

Common Names

  • Asplundia latifolia
  • Broadleaf Asplundia
  • Broadleaf Asplundia Palm

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Synonyms

  • Ludovia latifolia Pers. [unknown]
  • Salmia latifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Carludovica latifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Asplundia latifolia (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 latifolia is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant flowers and is often used in floral arrangements. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has been used to treat digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia

Asplundia latifolia is native to Central America and South America.

Asplundia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia latifolia?

Asplundia latifolia

What is the common name of Asplundia latifolia?

Broad-leaved Asplundia

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia latifolia?

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-275738: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.