Aglaonema commutatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Syn. Aroid. : 123 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916353
Common Names
- Aglaonema commutatum
- Chinese Evergreen
- Commutatum Aglaonema
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Aglaonema commutatum (also called Chinese Evergreen, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaonema commutatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aglaonema commutatum var. commutatumAglaonema commutatum var. elegans (Engl.) Nicolson
Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum (Hook.f.) Nicolson
Aglaonema commutatum var. warburgii (Engl.) Nicolson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaonema commutatum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Aglaonema commutatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Aglaonema commutatum
Aglaonema commutatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Species in the Aglaonema genus
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,
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
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84050-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.