Caladium bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Vent.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Mag. Encycl. 4: 464 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739079
Common Names
- Caladium bicolor
- Fancy-Leaved Caladium
- Heart of Jesus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caladium bicolor (also called Heart of Jesus, among many other common names) is a tuberous perennial plant native to tropical America. It has long, arrow-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It typically grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladium bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Caladium bicolor are large, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladium bicolor is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -15C. It can be grown in containers or in a garden bed.
Where to Find Caladium bicolor
Caladium bicolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Caladium bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladium bicolor?
Caladium bicolor
What is the common name of Caladium bicolor?
Angel Wings
What is the natural habitat of Caladium bicolor?
Moist, shady areas
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
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30010088-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.