Status:
valid
Authors:
Haines
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bihar Orissa 2: 111 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214970
Common Names
- Homonoia intermedia
- Intermedia Arrowhead
- Intermedia Fishtail
Description
Homonoia intermedia (also called Intermediate Homonoia, 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
Homonoia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homonoia intermedia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homonoia intermedia 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 Homonoia intermedia
Homonoia intermedia is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.
Homonoia intermedia FAQ
What is the common name of Homonoia intermedia?
Intermediate Homonoia
What is the optimal temperature for Homonoia intermedia?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal humidity for Homonoia intermedia?
50-70%
Species in the Homonoia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,