Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peltatum
ID:
1333221

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 43 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345675

Common Names

  • Adelonema peltatum
  • Peltatum Adelonema
  • Peltatum

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Description

Adelonema peltatum (also called Peltate 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 peltatum 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 peltatum 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 peltatum is a terrestrial orchid that is 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 peltatum

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

Adelonema peltatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelonema peltatum?

Adelonema peltatum

What type of plant is Adelonema peltatum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Adelonema peltatum grow?

It is native to 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

Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' 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:77155025-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.