Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
763711

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 115: t. 7083. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763044

Common Names

  • Carludovica Rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Carludovica
  • Rotundifolia Palm

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Description

Carludovica rotundifolia (also called Panama Hat Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Carludovica rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carludovica rotundifolia is white to yellow with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carludovica rotundifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Carludovica rotundifolia

Carludovica rotundifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Carludovica rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carludovica rotundifolia?

Carludovica rotundifolia

What type of plant is Carludovica rotundifolia?

Perennial herb

Where is Carludovica rotundifolia native to?

Eastern United States

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302002: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.