Lagenandra ovata
Malayan Sword
Also known as: Arisarum ovatum (L.) Raf. +4 more
- Arisarum ovatum (L.) Raf.
- Arum ovatum L.
- Caladium ovatum (L.) Vent.
- Cryptocoryne ovata (L.) Schott
- Lagenandra insignis Trimen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte or rhizomatous hydrogeophyte.
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Lagenandra ovata (commonly known as Malayan Sword) is a rhizomatous plant within the Araceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka