Comanthosphace formosana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
919054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 67 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918389
Common Names
- Comanthosphace formosana
- Formosana Comanthosphace
- Comanthosphace Formosana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comanthosphace formosana (also called Formosan Comanthosphace, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Taiwan, where it is found in the mountains at elevations of 500-1000 meters. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Comanthosphace formosana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Comanthosphace formosana is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comanthosphace formosana is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a clumping palm with a single trunk and can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination.
Where to Find Comanthosphace formosana
Comanthosphace formosana is native to Taiwan and can be found in the mountains.
Species in the Comanthosphace genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46380: Based on the initial data import
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.