Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
917332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Salazar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 501 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916667



Common Names

  • Sotoa confusa
  • Confused Sotoa
  • Confused Tree Fern


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Description

Sotoa confusa (also called Confused Sotoa, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in areas of secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Sotoa confusa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sotoa confusa has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of branches. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sotoa confusa is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sotoa confusa

Sotoa confusa is native to Mexico.

Species in the Sotoa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461851: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.