Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
firmum
ID:
215634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 242 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214963

Common Names

  • Homalospermum firmum
  • Firmum Arrowhead
  • Firmum Fishtail

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Description

Homalospermum firmum (also called Firm Homalospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Homalospermum firmum is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalospermum firmum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalospermum firmum is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Homalospermum firmum

Homalospermum firmum is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.

Homalospermum firmum FAQ

What is the common name of Homalospermum firmum?

Firm Homalospermum

What is the optimal temperature for Homalospermum firmum?

65-75 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the optimal humidity for Homalospermum firmum?

50-70%

Species in the Homalospermum genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

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