Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
1304856

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 36: 73 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317310

Common Names

  • Caladium amazonicum
  • Amazon Caladium
  • Amazon Elephant Ear

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Description

Caladium amazonicum (also called Amazon Caladium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is a terrestrial plant.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium amazonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladium amazonicum has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium amazonicum is a tropical plant that is propagated from tubers or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Caladium amazonicum

Caladium amazonicum is native to Brazil.

Caladium amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium amazonicum?

Caladium amazonicum

What is the common name of Caladium amazonicum?

Amazonicum Caladium

What type of plant is Caladium amazonicum?

Tropical flowering plant

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

Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138492-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.