Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pertusa
ID:
230342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 930. 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229673



Common Names

  • Listrostachys pertusa
  • Pertusa Listrostachys
  • Pertusa


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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys behnickiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Listrostachys jenischiana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Angorchis pertusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum pertusum Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Listrostachys pertusa (also called Pertuse Listrostachys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Listrostachys pertusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright red, heart-shaped flowers and glossy foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Listrostachys pertusa is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Listrostachys pertusa is a small to medium-sized herbaceous plant, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is easily propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and can be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have developed. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Listrostachys pertusa

Listrostachys pertusa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Listrostachys pertusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Listrostachys pertusa?

Listrostachys pertusa

What is the common name of Listrostachys pertusa?

Pertusa Listrostachys

What is the natural habitat of Listrostachys pertusa?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Listrostachys genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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