Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinipes
ID:
1333214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) S.Y.Wong & Croat

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 37 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345668

Common Names

  • Adelonema crinipes
  • Crinipes Adelonema
  • Crinipes

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Description

Adelonema crinipes (also called Hairy Adelonema, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adelonema crinipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adelonema crinipes has a small, white flower with a yellow lip and a long, thin seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelonema crinipes is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Adelonema crinipes

Adelonema crinipes is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Adelonema crinipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelonema crinipes?

Adelonema crinipes

What is the common name of Adelonema crinipes?

Hairy-footed Adelonema

What is the natural habitat of Adelonema crinipes?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155018-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.