Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fiherenensis
ID:
228516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52(1): 172. 1997 [26 Mar 1997]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227846

Common Names

  • Lingelsheimia fiherenensis
  • Fiheren Lingelsheimia
  • Fiheren Lingelsheimia

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Synonyms

  • Danguyodrypetes fiherenensis Leandri [unknown]

Description

Lingelsheimia fiherenensis (also called Fiherenensis Lingelsheimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lingelsheimia fiherenensis is an ornamental plant that can be used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lingelsheimia fiherenensis is small and yellow. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lingelsheimia fiherenensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lingelsheimia fiherenensis

Lingelsheimia fiherenensis is native to Colombia.

Lingelsheimia fiherenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lingelsheimia fiherenensis?

Lingelsheimia fiherenensis

What is the common name of Lingelsheimia fiherenensis?

Fiherenensis Lingelsheimia

What is the natural habitat of Lingelsheimia fiherenensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Putranjivaceae family

Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112558: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.