Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
746557

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 300 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745890

Common Names

  • Caladium Steyermarkii
  • Steyermark's Caladium
  • Caladium Steyermarkii

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Description

Caladium steyermarkii (also called Steyermark, among many other common names) is a small herb of the Araceae family, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive pink and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladium steyermarkii has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium steyermarkii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Caladium steyermarkii

Caladium steyermarkii is native to Venezuela and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Bolívar, and Delta Amacuro.

Caladium steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium steyermarkii?

Caladium steyermarkii

What is the common name of Caladium steyermarkii?

Steyermarkii

What is the natural habitat of Caladium steyermarkii?

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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273616-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.