Aglaonema hookerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 30 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920152
Common Names
- Chinese Evergreen
- Hooker's Aglaonema
- Chinese Watermelon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglaonema hookerianum (also called Hooker's Aglaonema, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady soils and is commonly found in forests, woodlands, and hedgerows.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaonema hookerianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Aglaonema hookerianum has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Aglaonema hookerianum are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Aglaonema hookerianum are small and have a single stem with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaonema hookerianum is an evergreen perennial that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can take up to two years to germinate.
Where to Find Aglaonema hookerianum
Aglaonema hookerianum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.
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:84067-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.