Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
744982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 8: 122 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744315

Common Names

  • Caladium Schomburgkii
  • Caladium
  • Schomburgkii

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Description

Caladium schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's caladium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium schomburgkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves have a pleasant scent and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Caladium schomburgkii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium schomburgkii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Caladium schomburgkii

Caladium schomburgkii is native to South America.

Caladium schomburgkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium schomburgkii?

Caladium schomburgkii

What is the common name of Caladium schomburgkii?

Schomburgkii Caladium

What is the natural habitat of Caladium schomburgkii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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