Arum besserianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 349 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277982
Common Names
- Besserianum Arum
- Arum Besserianum
- Besserianum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arum besserianum (also called Besserianum Arum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in humid forests and on trees in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arum besserianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arum besserianum is white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arum besserianum is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers humid, warm conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Arum besserianum
Arum besserianum can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Arum besserianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arum besserianum?
Arum besserianum
What is the common name of Arum besserianum?
Besserianum Arum
What is the natural habitat of Arum besserianum?
It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters
Species in the Arum genus
Arum apulum, Arum besserianum, Arum concinnatum, Arum creticum, Arum cylindraceum, Arum cyrenaicum, Arum dioscoridis, Arum gratum, Arum hainesii, Arum hygrophilum, Arum idaeum, Arum italicum, Arum jacquemontii, Arum korolkowii, Arum lucanum, Arum maculatum, Arum nigrum, Arum orientale, Arum palaestinum, Arum pictum, Arum purpureospathum, Arum rupicola, Arum sintenisii, Arum sooi, Arum megobrebi, Arum euxinum, Arum taiwanianum,
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
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85944-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.