Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatum
ID:
746837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Madison

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 367 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746170

Common Names

  • Ternate Caladium
  • Ternate Elephant Ear
  • Ternate Heart of Jesus

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Description

Caladium ternatum (also called Three-leaved Caladium, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium ternatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladium ternatum has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium ternatum is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Caladium ternatum

Caladium ternatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Caladium ternatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium ternatum?

Caladium ternatum

What is the common name of Caladium ternatum?

Caladium

What is the natural habitat of Caladium ternatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40349-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.