Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedium
ID:
1304855

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 36: 77 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317309

Common Names

  • Caladium intermedium
  • Intermediate Caladium
  • Intermediate Elephant Ear

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Description

Caladium intermedium (also called 'Intermediate Caladium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium intermedium 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 intermedium 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 intermedium 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 intermedium

Caladium intermedium is native to Brazil.

Caladium intermedium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium intermedium?

Caladium intermedium

What is the common name of Caladium intermedium?

Intermedium Caladium

What type of plant is Caladium intermedium?

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:77138493-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.