Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 66: 150 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279216
Common Names
- Poaephyllum grandiflorum
- Large-flowered Poaephyllum
- Large-flowered Arum
Description
Poaephyllum grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Poaephyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and small, yellow flowers. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poaephyllum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poaephyllum grandiflorum has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poaephyllum grandiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Poaephyllum grandiflorum
Poaephyllum grandiflorum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Poaephyllum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poaephyllum grandiflorum?
Poaephyllum grandiflorum
What is the common name of Poaephyllum grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Poaephyllum
What is the natural habitat of Poaephyllum grandiflorum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Poaephyllum 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,