Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flemingianum
ID:
920103

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Hay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 1 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919438

Common Names

  • Aglaonema flemingianum
  • Fleming's Aglaonema
  • Fleming Aglaonema

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Description

Aglaonema flemingianum (also called Fleming's Aglaonema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist, lowland forests and is characterized by its small, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaonema flemingianum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaonema flemingianum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaonema flemingianum is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Aglaonema flemingianum

Aglaonema flemingianum is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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

Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004140-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.