Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
arouma
ID:
447805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 11: 348 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447137



Common Names

  • Arouma Ischnosiphon
  • Arouma Broomrape
  • Arouma Toadflax


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Synonyms

  • Calathea juncea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hymenocharis arouma Kuntze [unknown]
  • Maranta arouma Aubl. [unknown]
  • Maranta juncea Lam. [unknown]

Description

Ischnosiphon arouma (also called Arouma Ischnosiphon, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers and a slender stem. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnosiphon arouma 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, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischnosiphon arouma is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnosiphon arouma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ischnosiphon arouma

Ischnosiphon arouma can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Ischnosiphon arouma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnosiphon arouma?

Ischnosiphon arouma

What is the common name of Ischnosiphon arouma?

Arouma Ischnosiphon

Where does Ischnosiphon arouma grow?

Ischnosiphon arouma grows in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

Species in the Ischnosiphon genus

Ischnosiphon annulatus, Ischnosiphon arouma, Ischnosiphon bahiensis, Ischnosiphon cannoideus, Ischnosiphon caudatus, Ischnosiphon centricifolius, Ischnosiphon cerotus, Ischnosiphon colombianus, Ischnosiphon crassispicus, Ischnosiphon elegans, Ischnosiphon enigmaticus, Ischnosiphon flagellatus, Ischnosiphon foliosus, Ischnosiphon fusiformis, Ischnosiphon gracilis, Ischnosiphon grandibracteatus, Ischnosiphon heleniae, Ischnosiphon hirsutus, Ischnosiphon idrobonis, Ischnosiphon inflatus, Ischnosiphon killipii, Ischnosiphon lasiocoleus, Ischnosiphon leucophaeus, Ischnosiphon longiflorus, Ischnosiphon macarenae, Ischnosiphon martianus, Ischnosiphon obliquus, Ischnosiphon ovatus, Ischnosiphon parvifolius, Ischnosiphon paryrizinho, Ischnosiphon petiolatus, Ischnosiphon polyphyllus, Ischnosiphon puberulus, Ischnosiphon rotundifolius, Ischnosiphon surumuensis, Ischnosiphon ursinus,

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

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