Philonotion americanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americanum
ID:
919219
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.M.E.Jonker & Jonker) S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 121 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918554
Common Names
- Philonotion Americanum
- Americanum Philonotion
- Americanum Philonotion Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Philonotion americanum (also called American Philonotis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in the Caribbean, Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady places and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Philonotion americanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philonotion americanum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Philonotion americanum is a small to medium-sized herbaceous plant with a rounded, spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it has rooted.
Where to Find Philonotion americanum
Philonotion americanum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Species in the Philonotion 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.
Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.
Anni Margriet Emma Jonker (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.E.Jonker' 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:77103940-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.