Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roezlii
ID:
1333223

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345677

Common Names

  • Adelonema roezlii
  • Roezlii Adelonema
  • Roezlii

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Description

Adelonema roezlii (also called 'Roezl's 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 roezlii 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 roezlii 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 roezlii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Adelonema roezlii

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

Adelonema roezlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelonema roezlii?

Adelonema roezlii

What is the common name of Adelonema roezlii?

Roezlii Adelonema

Where is Adelonema roezlii 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

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:77155027-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.