Aglaonema philippinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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. philippinenseAglaonema 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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 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
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.