Aglaonema vittatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl. ex Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23Dc: 33 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924757
Common Names
- Vittatum Aglaonema
- Vittatum Chinese Evergreen
- Vittatum Painted Aglaonema
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Aglaonema vittatum (also called Chinese Evergreen, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has dark green leaves with white, pink, and red variegation. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaonema vittatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaonema vittatum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaonema vittatum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Aglaonema vittatum
Aglaonema vittatum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It can be found in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in other wet areas.
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84115-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.