Pothos armatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 126 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281230
Common Names
- Pothos armatus
- Armed Pothos
- Armed-leaf Pothos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pothos armatus (also called 'Armed 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
Pothos armatus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pothos armatus is a white or yellowish-white color and has a pleasant scent. The seed of this plant is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pothos armatus can be propagated through stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cutting should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light and regular watering.
Where to Find Pothos armatus
Pothos armatus is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca Department.
Pothos armatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pothos armatus?
Pothos armatus
What is the natural habitat of Pothos armatus?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Pothos armatus?
Armed Pothos, Armed Potho
Species in the Pothos genus
Pothos armatus, Pothos atropurpurascens, Pothos barberianus, Pothos beccarianus, Pothos brassii, Pothos brevistylus, Pothos brevivaginatus, Pothos chinensis, Pothos clavatus, Pothos crassipedunculatus, Pothos curtisii, Pothos cuspidatus, Pothos cylindricus, Pothos dolichophyllus, Pothos dzui, Pothos englerianus, Pothos falcifolius, Pothos gigantipes, Pothos gracillimus, Pothos grandis, Pothos hellwigii, Pothos hookeri, Pothos inaequilaterus, Pothos insignis, Pothos junghuhnii, Pothos keralensis, Pothos kerrii, Pothos kingii, Pothos lancifolius, Pothos leptostachyus, Pothos longipes, Pothos longivaginatus, Pothos luzonensis, Pothos macrocephalus, Pothos mirabilis, Pothos mottleyanus, Pothos ovatifolius, Pothos oxyphyllus, Pothos papuanus, Pothos parvispadix, Pothos philippinensis, Pothos pilulifer, Pothos polystachyus, Pothos remotiflorus, Pothos repens, Pothos roxburghii, Pothos salicifolius, Pothos scandens, Pothos tener, Pothos thomsonianus,
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
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88157-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.