Malanea spicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 457 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233646
Common Names
- Malanea spicata
- Spicata Malanea
- Spicata Malanea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malanea spicata (also called Spicate Malanea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Malanea spicata is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover, in borders, or as a specimen plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malanea spicata is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malanea spicata is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet forests at elevations of 0–1,000 m. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome. It is best grown in partial shade or filtered sunlight and in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Malanea spicata
Malanea spicata is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela.
Malanea spicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malanea spicata?
Malanea spicata
What is the family of Malanea spicata?
Malvaceae
What is the origin of Malanea spicata?
South America
Species in the Malanea genus
Malanea auyantepuiensis, Malanea boliviana, Malanea centralis, Malanea chimantensis, Malanea chocoana, Malanea ciliolata, Malanea cruzii, Malanea duckei, Malanea egleri, Malanea erecta, Malanea evenosa, Malanea fendleri, Malanea forsteronioides, Malanea gabrielensis, Malanea glabra, Malanea guaiquinimensis, Malanea harleyi, Malanea hirsuta, Malanea hypoleuca, Malanea jauaensis, Malanea martiana, Malanea microphylla, Malanea obovata, Malanea panurensis, Malanea ptariensis, Malanea sanluisensis, Malanea sarmentosa, Malanea schomburgkii, Malanea setulosa, Malanea sipapoensis, Malanea spicata, Malanea subtruncata, Malanea tafelbergensis, Malanea ueiensis, Malanea ursina, Malanea campylocarpa, Malanea cylindrica, Malanea ecuadorensis, Malanea revolutifolia, Malanea pariensis,
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-118071: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.