Homollea longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 16 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214966
Common Names
- Homollea longiflora
- Longiflora Arrowhead
- Longiflora Fishtail
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Homollea longiflora (also called Long-flowered Homollea, 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
Homollea longiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homollea longiflora 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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Homollea longiflora 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 Homollea longiflora
Homollea longiflora is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.
Homollea longiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Homollea longiflora?
Long-flowered Homollea
What is the optimal temperature for Homollea longiflora?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal humidity for Homollea longiflora?
50-70%
Species in the Homollea genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100122: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.