Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picturatum
ID:
743296

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch & C.D.Bouché

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1854(App.): 6 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742629

Common Names

  • Picturatum Brier
  • Picturatum Greenbrier
  • Picturatum Smilax

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Synonyms

  • Caladium belleyenei Hort.Chantin ex Lem. [unknown]
  • Caladium picturatum belleyenei (Lem.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Caladium picturatum (also called Angel Wings, Elephant Ears, and Heart of Jesus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous, perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves that are variegated in shades of green, white, and pink. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium picturatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladium picturatum is a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium picturatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Caladium picturatum

Caladium picturatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Caladium picturatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium picturatum?

Caladium picturatum

What is the common name of Caladium picturatum?

Angel Wings

What is the natural habitat of Caladium picturatum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86411-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.