Caladium andreanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bogner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 7: 5 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738453
Common Names
- Caladium andreanum
- Andreanum Caladium
- Andreanum Elephant's Ear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caladium andreanum (also called Andrean Caladium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has alternate, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with six petals. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Caladium andreanum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and pots. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce humidity in the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladium andreanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladium andreanum is a species of herbaceous perennial native to South America. It is best propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time for the seedlings to become established.
Where to Find Caladium andreanum
Caladium andreanum is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Caladium andreanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladium andreanum?
Caladium andreanum
What type of plant is Caladium andreanum?
It is a tuberous perennial herb
Where is Caladium andreanum found?
It is found in Colombia
Species in the Caladium genus
Caladium andreanum, Caladium bicolor, Caladium coerulescens, Caladium humboldtii, Caladium macrotites, Caladium picturatum, Caladium schomburgkii, Caladium smaragdinum, Caladium steudneriaefolium, Caladium steyermarkii, Caladium ternatum, Caladium tuberosum, Caladium clavatum, Caladium praetermissum, Caladium intermedium, Caladium amazonicum, Caladium cortesiae, Caladium palaciosii, Caladium stevensonii,
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
Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40273-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.