Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 3: 249 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566977
Common Names
- Blumenbachia hieronymi
- Hieronymi Blumenbachia
- Hieronymi Fern
Synonyms
- Saloa hieronymi Stuntz [unknown]
Description
Blumenbachia hieronymi (also called 'Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blumenbachia hieronymi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumenbachia hieronymi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumenbachia hieronymi is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts perlite, sphagnum moss, and bark chips. It requires bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Blumenbachia hieronymi
Blumenbachia hieronymi is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Blumenbachia hieronymi FAQ
What type of soil is best for Blumenbachia hieronymi?
Blumenbachia hieronymi prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How much sunlight does Blumenbachia hieronymi need?
Blumenbachia hieronymi prefers partial shade.
How often should Blumenbachia hieronymi be watered?
Blumenbachia hieronymi should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Species in the Blumenbachia genus
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana,
Aosa parviflora,
Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,