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
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.
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,