Stromanthe confusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
563454
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 48: 150 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562786
Common Names
- Confusa Stromanthe
- Confusa Thalia
- Confusa Triostar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stromanthe confusa (also called Confused Stromanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in tropical forests. It is an evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves and white-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stromanthe confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stromanthe confusa are small, white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stromanthe confusa is an evergreen perennial that prefers partial shade and a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Stromanthe confusa
Stromanthe confusa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stromanthe confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stromanthe confusa?
Stromanthe confusa
What is the common name of Stromanthe confusa?
Confused Stromanthe
What is the family of Stromanthe confusa?
Marantaceae
Species in the Stromanthe genus
Stromanthe angustifolia, Stromanthe boliviana, Stromanthe confusa, Stromanthe glabra, Stromanthe guapilesensis, Stromanthe hjalmarssonii, Stromanthe jacquinii, Stromanthe macrochlamys, Stromanthe palustris, Stromanthe papillosa, Stromanthe pluriflora, Stromanthe popolucana, Stromanthe porteana, Stromanthe ramosissima, Stromanthe schottiana, Stromanthe sellowiana, Stromanthe stromanthoides, Stromanthe thalia, Stromanthe tonckat, Stromanthe bahiensis, Stromanthe idroboi,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-267343: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.