Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picturatum
ID:
1333222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden & André) S.Y.Wong & Croat

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345676

Common Names

  • Adelonema picturatum
  • Picturatum Adelonema
  • Picturatum

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Description

Adelonema picturatum (also called 'Pictured Adelonema', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adelonema picturatum 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 picturatum 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 picturatum is a fast-growing, terrestrial orchid species native to tropical South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in the home garden. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Adelonema picturatum

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

Adelonema picturatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelonema picturatum?

Adelonema picturatum

What is the common name of Adelonema picturatum?

Picturatum Adelonema

Where is Adelonema picturatum found?

Central 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

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' 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:77155026-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.