Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
554904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 28 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554236



Common Names

  • Bicolor Spathanthus
  • Bicolor's Spathanthus
  • Two-Colored Spathanthus


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Description

Spathanthus bicolor (also called Two-colored Spathanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to California. It is found in dry, open habitats such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Spathanthus bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spathanthus bicolor is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathanthus bicolor is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in water up to 1.5m deep.

Where to Find Spathanthus bicolor

Spathanthus bicolor is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia.

Spathanthus bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathanthus bicolor?

Spathanthus bicolor

What is the common name of Spathanthus bicolor?

Two-colored Spathanthus

Where does Spathanthus bicolor grow?

Spathanthus bicolor grows in wetland habitats

Species in the Spathanthus genus

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241144-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.