Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 134 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918983
Common Names
- Densinervium Aglaonema
- Aglaonema densinervium
- Aglaonema densinervium
Description
Aglaonema densinervium (also called 'Dense-nerved Aglaonema', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaonema densinervium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaonema densinervium has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aglaonema densinervium is a tropical evergreen plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Aglaonema densinervium
Aglaonema densinervium is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
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,