Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
1333225

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345679

Common Names

  • Adelonema wallisii
  • Wallisii Adelonema
  • Wallisii

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Description

Adelonema wallisii (also called 'Wallis' 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 wallisii 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 wallisii 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 wallisii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Adelonema wallisii

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

Adelonema wallisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelonema wallisii?

Adelonema wallisii

What is the common name of Adelonema wallisii?

Wallisii Adelonema

Where is Adelonema wallisii 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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' 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:77155029-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.