Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamense
ID:
1333220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & Mansell

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345674

Common Names

  • Adelonema panamense
  • Panamense Adelonema
  • Panamense

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Description

Adelonema panamense (also called Panama 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 panamense 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 panamense 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelonema panamense 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 panamense

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

Adelonema panamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelonema panamense?

Adelonema panamense

What is the common name of Adelonema panamense?

Panamanian Adelonema

What is the natural habitat of Adelonema panamense?

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Richard Mansell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155024-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.