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Rhodospatha pellucida

Botanic Family

Araceae

Author

Croat & Grayum

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• SE. Nicaragua
• Panama

Natural Habitats

• Riverine forest
• swamp forest

Flowering Times

• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Nov

Fruiting Times

• Aug

Epiphytic climber with coriaceous leaves to 410mm x 145mm. Axillary inflorescence, 1-2 per axil, coriaceous spathe to 150mm x 130mm, white or greenish-white,white to cream spadix to 185mm x 15mm, 4 sided flowers to 2.8mm x 2.8mm. Infructescence to 150mm x 20mm, berries to 8mm long

Medicinal uses for cough

Further References

• Mobot
• The Plant List 2
• Novon
• Kew