Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
lobbianum
ID:
281884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 70 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281216

Common Names

  • Pothoidium lobbianum
  • Lobb's Pothoidium
  • Lobb's Arum

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Description

Pothoidium lobbianum (also called 'Lobb's Pothos', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has a climbing growth habit and grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist soils in open, sunny areas and is often found in wet savannas, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pothoidium lobbianum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pothoidium lobbianum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pothoidium lobbianum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.

Where to Find Pothoidium lobbianum

Pothoidium lobbianum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca Department.

Pothoidium lobbianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pothoidium lobbianum?

Pothoidium lobbianum

What is the natural habitat of Pothoidium lobbianum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Pothoidium lobbianum?

Lobbianum Pothoidium, Lobbianum Potho

Species in the Pothoidium 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,

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