Hanguana podzolica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podzolica
ID:
922399
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siti Nurfazilah, Mohd Fahmi, Sofiman Othman & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 209 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921734
Common Names
- Hanguana podzolica
- Podzolica's Hanguana
- Podzolica Hanguana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hanguana podzolica (also called 'Hanguana', 'Malaysian swamp cabbage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet and swampy areas. It is common in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Uses & Benefits
Hanguana podzolica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hanguana podzolica has white, fragrant flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hanguana podzolica is a slow-growing, clumping bromeliad that can be propagated from offsets. The offsets should be carefully removed from the parent plant and potted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Place the plant in a warm, sunny location and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hanguana podzolica
Hanguana podzolica is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Species in the Hanguana genus
Hanguana anthelminthica, Hanguana bogneri, Hanguana kassintu, Hanguana major, Hanguana malayana, Hanguana bakoensis, Hanguana nitens, Hanguana pantiensis, Hanguana exultans, Hanguana stenopoda, Hanguana podzolica, Hanguana loi, Hanguana neglecta, Hanguana rubinea, Hanguana triangulata, Hanguana thailandica, Hanguana fraseriana, Hanguana minor,
Species in the Hanguanaceae family
Hanguana anthelminthica, Hanguana bogneri, Hanguana kassintu, Hanguana major, Hanguana malayana, Hanguana bakoensis, Hanguana nitens, Hanguana pantiensis, Hanguana exultans, Hanguana stenopoda, Hanguana podzolica, Hanguana loi, Hanguana neglecta, Hanguana rubinea, Hanguana triangulata, Hanguana thailandica, Hanguana fraseriana, Hanguana minor,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467327: Based on the initial data import
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Abdul Rahman Siti Nurfazilah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siti Nurfazilah' in the authors string.
Ahmad Sofiman Othman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sofiman Othman' in the authors string.
Abu Kabar Mohd Fahmi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohd Fahmi' in the authors string.