Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
portulacoides
ID:
567672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Mears

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Taxon 31(1): 115 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567004



Common Names

  • Blutaparon portulacoides
  • Portulacoides Blutaparon
  • Portulaca-like Blutaparon


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Synonyms

  • Philoxerus portulacoides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Iresine portulacoides Moq. [unknown]
  • Iresine portulacoides commersonii (A.St.-Hil.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera philoxeroides carnosa Moq. [unknown]
  • Philoxerus portulacoides commersonii A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Blutaparon portulacoides portulacoides [unknown]

Description

Blutaparon portulacoides (also called 'Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blutaparon portulacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blutaparon portulacoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blutaparon portulacoides is a small, perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers a warm, sunny position and a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or from seed.

Where to Find Blutaparon portulacoides

Blutaparon portulacoides is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Blutaparon portulacoides FAQ

What type of soil is best for Blutaparon portulacoides?

Blutaparon portulacoides prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Blutaparon portulacoides need?

Blutaparon portulacoides prefers partial shade.

How often should Blutaparon portulacoides be watered?

Blutaparon portulacoides should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677708: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
James Austin Mears (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mears' in the authors string.