Aglaonema marantifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 153 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921233
Common Names
- Aglaonema marantifolium
- Marantifolium Aglaonema
- Aglaonema Marantifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglaonema marantifolium (also called Aglaonema marantifolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaonema marantifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Aglaonema marantifolium has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with white spots.
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Aglaonema marantifolium is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Aglaonema marantifolium
Aglaonema marantifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84078-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.