Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
cardenasianum
ID:
431656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bogner) E.G.Gonç.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 26: 24 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430988

Common Names

  • Gorgonidium cardenasianum
  • Cardenasianum Gorgonidium
  • Cardenasianum Orchid

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Description

Gorgonidium cardenasianum (also called Cardenasian gorgonidium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a dense crown. It is found in moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gorgonidium cardenasianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gorgonidium cardenasianum are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gorgonidium cardenasianum is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Gorgonidium cardenasianum

Gorgonidium cardenasianum can be found in Central and South America, including in the Amazon rainforest.

Gorgonidium cardenasianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gorgonidium cardenasianum?

Gorgonidium cardenasianum

What is the common name of Gorgonidium cardenasianum?

Cardenasian Gorgonidium

What is the natural habitat of Gorgonidium cardenasianum?

It is native to Colombia

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60427972-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.