Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
marcesovaginatum
ID:
917590

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Boyce

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 37: 5 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916925

Common Names

  • Anadendrum Marcesovaginatum
  • Marcesovaginatum Anadendrum
  • Marcesovaginatum Anadendrum

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Description

Anadendrum marcesovaginatum (also called the Marcescent 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 marcesovaginatum 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 marcesovaginatum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anadendrum marcesovaginatum 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 marcesovaginatum

Anadendrum marcesovaginatum is native to India. It can be found growing in the wild in its native habitat.

Anadendrum marcesovaginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anadendrum marcesovaginatum?

Anadendrum marcesovaginatum

What is the common name of Anadendrum marcesovaginatum?

Marcescent Anadendrum

What is the natural habitat of Anadendrum marcesovaginatum?

Woodlands and moist areas

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

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104174-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.