Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinense
ID:
924410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 21 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923745

Common Names

  • Aglaonema philippinense
  • Philippine Aglaonema
  • Aglaonema

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Description

Aglaonema philippinense (also called Philippine Aglaonema, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in a variety of habitats including coastal areas, lowland forests, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaonema philippinense is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its glossy, evergreen foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aglaonema philippinense var. philippinense
Aglaonema philippinense var. stenophyllum (Merr.) Jervis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaonema philippinense has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaonema philippinense is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Aglaonema philippinense

Aglaonema philippinense can be found in the Philippines.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84093-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.