Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
formosana
ID:
334404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6: 88 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333736



Common Names

  • Vrydagzynea formosana
  • Formosana Vrydagzynea
  • Vrydagzynea


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Synonyms

  • Vrydagzynea albida formosana (Hayata) T.Hashim. [unknown]

Description

Vrydagzynea formosana (also called Formosa vrydagzynea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Taiwan. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Vrydagzynea formosana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vrydagzynea formosana is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vrydagzynea formosana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Vrydagzynea formosana

Vrydagzynea formosana is found in tropical rainforests in Taiwan and the Philippines.

Vrydagzynea formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea formosana?

Vrydagzynea formosana

What is the common name of Vrydagzynea formosana?

Formosan tree

What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea formosana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Vrydagzynea genus

Vrydagzynea albida, Vrydagzynea albostriata, Vrydagzynea angustisepala, Vrydagzynea argentistriata, Vrydagzynea argyrotaenia, Vrydagzynea beccarii, Vrydagzynea bicostata, Vrydagzynea bractescens, Vrydagzynea brassii, Vrydagzynea buruensis, Vrydagzynea celebica, Vrydagzynea deliana, Vrydagzynea elata, Vrydagzynea elongata, Vrydagzynea endertii, Vrydagzynea formosana, Vrydagzynea gracilis, Vrydagzynea grandis, Vrydagzynea guppyi, Vrydagzynea kerintjiensis, Vrydagzynea lancifolia, Vrydagzynea micronesiaca, Vrydagzynea neohibernica, Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis, Vrydagzynea nuda, Vrydagzynea obliqua, Vrydagzynea paludosa, Vrydagzynea pauciflora, Vrydagzynea purpurea, Vrydagzynea salomonensis, Vrydagzynea samoana, Vrydagzynea schumanniana, Vrydagzynea semicordata, Vrydagzynea sessilifolia, Vrydagzynea tilungensis, Vrydagzynea tristriata, Vrydagzynea truncicola, Vrydagzynea uncinata, Vrydagzynea vitiensis, Vrydagzynea weberi, Vrydagzynea vrydagzynoides, Vrydagzynea triangularis,

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,