Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
rotundifolius
ID:
447971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 35(I): 95 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447303

Common Names

  • Round-Leaved Ischnosiphon
  • Roundleaf Ischnosiphon
  • Rotundifolius Ischnosiphon

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Synonyms

  • Calathea rotundifolia Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Hymenocharis rotundifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Maranta rotundifolia D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Phrynium rotundifolium (Poepp. & Endl.) K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Ischnosiphon rotundifolius (also called 'Rotundifolius ischnosiphon' and 'Ischnosiphon rotundifolius', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnosiphon rotundifolius is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischnosiphon rotundifolius is a small, white-greenish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnosiphon rotundifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ischnosiphon rotundifolius

Ischnosiphon rotundifolius can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.

Ischnosiphon rotundifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnosiphon rotundifolius?

Ischnosiphon rotundifolius

What is the natural habitat of Ischnosiphon rotundifolius?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the flower color of Ischnosiphon rotundifolius?

White

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,

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