Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
floydii
ID:
215658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven & S.R.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 521 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214987

Common Names

  • Homoranthus floydii
  • Floyd's Homoranthus
  • Floyd's Christmas Bush

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Description

Homoranthus floydii (also called Floyd's Homoranthus, 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

Homoranthus floydii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homoranthus floydii 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

Homoranthus floydii is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Homoranthus floydii

Homoranthus floydii is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.

Homoranthus floydii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Homoranthus floydii?

Homoranthus floydii prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

What is the optimal humidity for Homoranthus floydii?

Homoranthus floydii prefers humidity levels between 50-70%.

What is the optimal light level for Homoranthus floydii?

Homoranthus floydii prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100144: Based on the initial data import
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
S.R. Jones: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Jones' in the authors string.