Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
petiolatus
ID:
447917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rudge) L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 43: 43 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447249

Common Names

  • Ischnosiphon Petiolatus
  • Petiolatus Ischnosiphon
  • Ischnosiphon

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Synonyms

  • Ischnosiphon simplex Huber [unknown]
  • Ischnosiphon violaceus Pulle [unknown]
  • Maranta petiolata Rudge [unknown]

Description

Ischnosiphon petiolatus (also called Petiolate Ischnosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ischnosiphonaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It is found in tropical montane forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnosiphon petiolatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischnosiphon petiolatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnosiphon petiolatus is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and requires regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, but it takes a long time to germinate.

Where to Find Ischnosiphon petiolatus

Ischnosiphon petiolatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin.

Ischnosiphon petiolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnosiphon petiolatus?

Ischnosiphon petiolatus

What is the common name of Ischnosiphon petiolatus?

Petiolate Ischnosiphon

What is the family of Ischnosiphon petiolatus?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ischnosiphon genus

Ischnosiphon annulatus, Ischnosiphon arouma, Ischnosiphon bahiensis, Ischnosiphon cannoideus, Ischnosiphon caudatus, Ischnosiphon centricifolius, Ischnosiphon cerotus, Ischnosiphon colombianus, Ischnosiphon crassispicus, Ischnosiphon elegans, Ischnosiphon enigmaticus, Ischnosiphon flagellatus, Ischnosiphon foliosus, Ischnosiphon fusiformis, Ischnosiphon gracilis, Ischnosiphon grandibracteatus, Ischnosiphon heleniae, Ischnosiphon hirsutus, Ischnosiphon idrobonis, Ischnosiphon inflatus, Ischnosiphon killipii, Ischnosiphon lasiocoleus, Ischnosiphon leucophaeus, Ischnosiphon longiflorus, Ischnosiphon macarenae, Ischnosiphon martianus, Ischnosiphon obliquus, Ischnosiphon ovatus, Ischnosiphon parvifolius, Ischnosiphon paryrizinho, Ischnosiphon petiolatus, Ischnosiphon polyphyllus, Ischnosiphon puberulus, Ischnosiphon rotundifolius, Ischnosiphon surumuensis, Ischnosiphon ursinus,

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-250053: Based on the initial data import
Edward Rudge (1763-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudge' in the authors string.
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.