Homalomena rubescens

Homalomena rubescens
Close-up of inflorescence
Potted specimen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Homalomena
Species:
H. rubescens
Binomial name
Homalomena rubescens
Synonyms[1]
  • Calla rubescens Roxb.
  • Chamaecladon rubens W.Bull
  • Chamaecladon rubescens (Roxb.) Schott
  • Zantedeschia rubens K.Koch

Homalomena rubescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.[2] It is native to Assam, Sikkim, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.[1] A subshrub, it is typically found in the wet tropics.[2] As a houseplant it requires copious amounts of water.[3] There appears to be a cultivar, 'Maggy'.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Homalomena rubescens (Roxb.) Kunth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Homalomena rubescens 'Maggy'". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2026. Retrieved 3 May 2026. 3 suppliers
  3. ↑ "Homalomena rubescens". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
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