Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 37: 3 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916926
Common Names
- Anadendrum Griseum
- Griseum Anadendrum
- Griseum Anadendrum
Description
Anadendrum griseum (also called the Gray Anadendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India and is found in wet forests and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and oblong-lanceolate leaves. The inflorescence is borne on a long, erect peduncle and has a white spathe and a yellow spadix.
Uses & Benefits
Anadendrum griseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and joint pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anadendrum griseum is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, glossy, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anadendrum griseum is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Anadendrum griseum
Anadendrum griseum is native to India. It can be found growing in the wild in its native habitat.
Anadendrum griseum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anadendrum griseum?
Anadendrum griseum
What is the common name of Anadendrum griseum?
Gray Anadendrum
What is the natural habitat of Anadendrum griseum?
Woodlands and moist areas
Species in the Anadendrum genus
Anadendrum badium,
Anadendrum marcesovaginatum,
Anadendrum griseum,
Anadendrum affine,
Anadendrum angustifolium,
Anadendrum cordatum,
Anadendrum ellipticum,
Anadendrum latifolium,
Anadendrum marginatum,
Anadendrum microstachyum,
Anadendrum montanum,
Anadendrum superans,
Anadendrum calcicola,
Anadendrum muluensis,
Anadendrum chlorospathum,
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,