Status:
valid
Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica [Fawcett & Rendle] 1: 106. 1910 [Dec 1910]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214962
Common Names
- Homalopetalum vomeriforme
- Vomeriforme Arrowhead
- Vomeriforme Fishtail
Synonyms
- Homalopetalum jamaicense Rolfe in Hook. [unknown]
- Brassavola vomeriformis Rchb.f. ex Griseb. [unknown]
- Epidendrum vomeriforme Sw. [unknown]
Description
Homalopetalum vomeriforme (also called Vomeriform Homalopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Homalopetalum vomeriforme is an ornamental plant that is often used in tropical gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a ground cover or as a houseplant. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalopetalum vomeriforme has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalopetalum vomeriforme is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Homalopetalum vomeriforme
Homalopetalum vomeriforme is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.
Homalopetalum vomeriforme FAQ
What is the common name of Homalopetalum vomeriforme?
Vomeriform Homalopetalum
What is the optimal temperature for Homalopetalum vomeriforme?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal humidity for Homalopetalum vomeriforme?
50-70%
Species in the Homalopetalum genus
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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,