Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
latifolium
ID:
558427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 48: 49 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557759



Common Names

  • Latifolium Stachyphrynium
  • Broadleaf False Hellebore
  • Broadleaf Veratrum


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Synonyms

  • Curcuma musacea Wall. [invalid]
  • Hitchenia musacea Baker [valid]
  • Phrynium cylindricum Ridl. [illegitimate]
  • Phrynium griffithii Baker [unknown]
  • Phrynium latifolium Blume [unknown]
  • Phrynium spicatum Griff. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllodes laxifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stachyphrynium cylindricum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Stachyphrynium griffithii K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Stachyphrynium latifolium (also called 'White-veined Arrowroot' and 'White-veined Arrowleaf', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with white veins and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyphrynium latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and as a medicinal plant to treat colds and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachyphrynium latifolium flowers are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyphrynium latifolium is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows best in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Stachyphrynium latifolium

Stachyphrynium latifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Stachyphrynium latifolium FAQ

What type of soil does Stachyphrynium latifolium prefer?

Stachyphrynium latifolium prefers well-draining soil.

How much sunlight does Stachyphrynium latifolium need?

Stachyphrynium latifolium needs partial to full sun.

How often should Stachyphrynium latifolium be watered?

Stachyphrynium latifolium should be watered regularly, but do not overwater.

Species in the Marantaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266709: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.