Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smaragdinum
ID:
745907

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch & C.D.Bouché

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1853(App.): 13 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745240

Common Names

  • Caladium
  • Angel Wings
  • Elephant Ears

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Description

Caladium smaragdinum (also called Smaragdinum Caladium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a single stem and bright green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium smaragdinum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladium smaragdinum is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium smaragdinum is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring and will germinate in 1-3 months.

Where to Find Caladium smaragdinum

Caladium smaragdinum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Caladium smaragdinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium smaragdinum?

Caladium smaragdinum

What type of plant is Caladium smaragdinum?

Tuberous perennial

Where does Caladium smaragdinum grow?

Tropical regions

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:86451-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.