Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steudneriaefolium
ID:
746509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 6: 284 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745842

Common Names

  • Caladium steudneriaefolium
  • Steudneriaefolium Caladium
  • Steudneriaefolium

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Description

Caladium steudneriaefolium (also called Steudner's caladium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium steudneriaefolium has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladium steudneriaefolium has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium steudneriaefolium is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Caladium steudneriaefolium

Caladium steudneriaefolium is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.

Caladium steudneriaefolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium steudneriaefolium?

Caladium steudneriaefolium

What is the common name of Caladium steudneriaefolium?

Steudneriaefolium

What is the natural habitat of Caladium steudneriaefolium?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86458-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.