Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
culum
ID:
1328825

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(2): 8 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341279


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Description

Fenestratarum culum (also called window plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It has a creeping or climbing habit.

Uses & Benefits

Fenestratarum culum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating colds, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fenestratarum culum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fenestratarum culum is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich potting mix and kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Fenestratarum culum

Fenestratarum culum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Fenestratarum culum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fenestratarum culum?

Fenestratarum culum

What is the common name of Fenestratarum culum?

Culum Fenestratarum

What is the natural habitat of Fenestratarum culum?

Forests of Malaysia

Species in the Fenestratarum genus

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

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144282-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.