Uploads from Museum of Life + Science, tagged flickrplantproject

Unicorn Plant, Lasia spinosa

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:38:58 -0700

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The Unicorn Plant (Lasia spinosa) is an aquatic plant native to Asia. Its spiny stems and leaves grows up to 6 feet tall and favors hot climates. The plant is edible and grown as a vegetable, however it should be cooked before consuming.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasia
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lasia_spinosa_DPR.png

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Tropical Pitcher Plant, Nepenthes sp.

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:34:17 -0700

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Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes sp.) are a group of carnivorous plants originating from the Old World Tropics. Unlike native pitcher plants in our area of the United States, the tropical pitcher plant is a hanging plant that is vine-forming. There is great variation in the colors and sizes, ranging from greens to reds, and a few inches long to up to 2 feet! As in the wild, they should only be watered with rain water and prefer high humidity. Similar to other carnivorous plants, tropical pitchers plants attract insects which get trapped in fluid which the plant makes. Some of the larger pitcher plants have even been known to catch rats and lizards!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepenthes

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Prayer Plant, Calathea 'Picta Royale'

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:38:00 -0700

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The Prayer Plant (Calathea 'Picta Royale') is a rhizomatous perennial from tropical America. It grows to about 30 inches tall with oval to round leaves of dark green with feathered shades of green and silver. The undersides of the leaves are burgundy. This plant makes a great houseplant, as it is used in interiorscapes, containers and conservatories.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calathea

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Angel Hair Tree, Myriocarpa longipes

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:53:50 -0700

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The Angel Hair Tree (Myriocarpa longipes) is a small tree native to Central and South America, who belongs to the Urticaceae (Nettle) Family. These plants are known for their long pendulous female inflorescences of supposedly naked flowers. It seems little is known about these plants, but they do spark some interest when in bloom in our conservatory!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myriocarpa

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Philodendron gloriosum

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:35:32 -0700

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The Philodendron gloriosum is a tropical aroid native to South America. The large, heart-shaped leaves are dark green with white veins are similar in appearance to those of Anthurium magnificum. This species is unusual because it will only creep across the ground and will not climb.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodendron
www.exoticrainforest.com/Philodendron%20gloriosumi%20pc.html

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Brazilian Candles, Pavonia multiflora

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:42:28 -0700

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The Brazilian Candles (Pavonia multiflora) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It can grow up to 8 feet tall. The everblooming flowers consist of narrow dark pink bracts with rolled purple flowers and blue stamens. It is a good specimen plant that is also attracts butterflies.

acostatropicalgarden.blogspot.com/2012/02/pavonia-multifl...
toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pavonia_multiflora.htm

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Euphorbia viguieri

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:16:38 -0700

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The Euphorbia viguieri is a small succulent native to Western Madagascar. It grows to less than 3 feet tall and has bright red flowers. It is a good plant for a container, as a houseplant or for xeriscaping. The butterflies enjoy nectar from the flowers as well.

commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Euphorbia_viguieri
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia

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Jungle Flame, Ixora casei 'Super King'

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:35:17 -0800

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The Jungle Flame (Ixora casei 'Super King') is a small shrub native to Asia. Its red flowers are borne in clusters 6 inches or more wide. Blooming year round it is a popular landscape plant as well as a favorite nectar source for butterflies.

www.ntbg.org/plants/plant_details.php?plantid=6586
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixora

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Spicy Jatropha, Jatropha integerrima

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:23:23 -0800

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The Spicy Jatropha (Jatropha integerrima) is a small tree in the Euphorbiaceae family native to West Indies. Its star-shaped, bright scarlet flowers are borne terminal clusters. Although attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, all parts are poisonous if ingested by people because of the milky sap.

www.floridata.com/ref/j/jatr_int.cfm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatropha

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Pineapple, Ananas comosus

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:51:45 -0800

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The Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. The plant can grow to 3 feet tall with its sword-like leaves that may or may not have "spines." The flowers can be purplish-blue, red or purple in yellow bracts. As the fruit itself is a popular food plant, leaf fibers are also used to make a type of cloth. The pineapple is the only common food plant in the Bromeliad family. It is common for workers who cup up the fruit to not have fingerprints due to the keratolytic effect of bromelain in the plant.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple
www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/pineapple.html

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Tropical Wild Petunia, Ruellia brevifolia

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:11:55 -0800

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The Ruellia brevifolia is a small perennial native to Tropical South America. Its bright-red flowers are in clustered panicles. This plant is great for a greenhouse or conservatory environment. It is synonymous with Ruellia graecizans.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruellia

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Prayer Plant, Maranta leuconeura erythroneura

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:46:43 -0800

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The Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura erythroneura) is a small foliage plant native to Brazil. It has small, elliptical, olive to black-green leaves with red veins. It is a popular houseplant. The common name comes from the fact that its leaves fold up in the evening and open in the morning - like praying hands.

www.plantoftheweek.org/week205.shtml
www.horticopia.com/hortpix/html/marleu001.htm

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Sealing Wax Palm, Cyrtostachys renda

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:56:23 -0800

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The Sealing Wax Palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is a clumping palm native to Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. It has bright red stems, petioles and leaf-bases. This is one of the most colorful of all palms, but it is difficult to grow.

www.ntbg.org/plants/plant_details.php?plantid=3870

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African Embossed Plant, Cercestis mirabilis

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:21:25 -0800

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The African Embossed Plant (Cercestis mirabilis) is an epiphytic aroid native to Central and south Africa. The adult form is a climber, while the juvenile form is a runner. The triangular leaves are green with silver markings. It is considered rare in nature and collections. Although slow growing, the young leaves and inflorescences are eaten as a vegetable in Gabon.

www.exoticrainforest.com/Cercestes%20miribalis%20pc.html

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Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia 'Silver Spot'

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:15:34 -0800

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The Peacock Gingers (Kaempferia sp.) are a group of rhizomatous perennials from Southeast Asia. They are low growing, with leaves having a range of colors and patterns. The four-petaled, lavender flowers are short lived. This genus is used for medicinal purposes, and in warmer climates it is used as a substitute for hostas. These plants are also considered "summer growing/winter dormant".

www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/Kaempferia

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Rose of Venezeula, Brownea coccinea

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:58:04 -0800

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The Rose of Venezuela (Brownea coccinea) is a slow-growing tree native to northern South America. The new leaves are pinky-brown and pendulous then turn green as they mature. The amazing inflorescence open to 6-8" wide heads of orange-red flowers. The genus is named for Patrick Brown who was an 18th century Irish botanist and author.

Although this species name was on the plant when it arrived in our conservatory, we are not 100% sure that it is correct. If you know this plant as a different name, please leave a comment for us.

www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Scarlet%20Flame%20B...

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Tree Prickly Pear, Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:34:10 -0800

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The Tree Prickly Pear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) is a cactus native to Brazil. It can grow 12-40 feet tall with thin, flat leaves. The small areolas have 1-2 medium-long spines. The Tree Prickly Pear produces yellow flowers followed by round fruit. This species is considered threatened or endangered in many habitats due to over-collection. Also listed as Opuntia brasiliensis.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasiliopuntia
www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Cactaceae/Brasiliopuntia_...

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Monstera deliciosa, Ceriman

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:43:39 -0800

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The Ceriman (Monstera deliciosa) is an evergreen climber native to the jungles of Central America. It climbs with aerial roots and can grow to 70 feet. The heart shaped leaves can be two feet wide by three feet long. Another common name is Split-Leaf Philodendron because of the slits in the leaves. It produces edible fruit, called monsteras or cerimans, and is said to taste like a combination of banana, pineapple and mango. All other parts of this plant are poisonous.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monstera_deliciosa
www.floridata.com/ref/m/mons_del.cfm

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Artocarpus heterophyllus, Jackfruit

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:56:10 -0800

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The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) produces the world's largest tree-borne fruit, weighing up to 80 lbs and 3 feet long! The separate male and female flowers are borne on the trunk, with the male above and female below. Once the flower is fertilized, the fruit is mature in 3 to 8 months. The banana-flavored flesh can be eaten fresh, dried or used in a variety of recipes. The seeds are also edible after they have been boiled or roasted.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langka
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Aristolochia arborea, Dutchman's Pipe

nobody@flickr.com (Museum of Life + Science) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:15:50 -0800

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The Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia arborea) is also known as Artistolochia Tree because most species in this genus are vines. This species is a small rainforest tree, reaching up to 18 feet tall, and is native to areas from Mexico to El Salvador.
Its flowers form in clusters at the base of the tree, resembling a small capped mushroom. They are rare in the wild due to desforestation. The leaves are a tasty treat for caterpillars of birdwing and cattleheart butterflies.

toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/Aristolochia_arborea.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristolochia

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