Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
925078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 530 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924413

Common Names

  • Pumilum Aglaonema
  • Pumilum Chinese Evergreen
  • Pumilum Aglaonema Plant

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Description

Aglaonema pumilum (also called Dwarf Chinese Evergreen, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaonema pumilum is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique and attractive flower that is a deep purple-red color. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in areas with dry soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaonema pumilum has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaonema pumilum is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Aglaonema pumilum

Aglaonema pumilum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84098-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.