Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
membraniferus
ID:
233315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carr) H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 117: 56 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232646



Common Names

  • Macropodanthus membraniferus
  • Membraniferus Macropodanthus
  • Membraniferus' Macropodanthus


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Synonyms

  • Pteroceras membraniferum (Carr) Garay [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus membranifer Carr [unknown]

Description

Macropodanthus membraniferus (also called 'Lipstick Plant', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and a single leaf that is up to 1 m long. The inflorescence is a spadix with a creamy yellow spathe.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodanthus membraniferus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropodanthus membraniferus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodanthus membraniferus is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Macropodanthus membraniferus

Macropodanthus membraniferus can be found in Central and South America.

Macropodanthus membraniferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropodanthus membraniferus?

Macropodanthus membraniferus

What type of plant is Macropodanthus membraniferus?

A shrub

Where is Macropodanthus membraniferus found?

It is found in the Philippines

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117115: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.