Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 41 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345673
Common Names
- Adelonema pallidinervium
- Pallidinervium Adelonema
- Pallidinervium
Description
Adelonema pallidinervium (also called Pale-Veined 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 pallidinervium 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
The flower of Adelonema pallidinervium is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adelonema pallidinervium is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Adelonema pallidinervium
Adelonema pallidinervium is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Adelonema pallidinervium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adelonema pallidinervium?
Adelonema pallidinervium
What is the common name of Adelonema pallidinervium?
Pale-veined Adelonema
What is the natural habitat of Adelonema pallidinervium?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Adelonema genus
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,
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,