Pothos insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Tosc. Ortic. 4: 267 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281324
Common Names
- Pothos insignis
- Distinguished Pothos
- Distinguished-leaf Pothos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pothos insignis (also called Striking Pothos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pothos insignis is a popular houseplant used for its attractive foliage and low-maintenance care. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can be used to create a natural privacy screen or to add texture and color to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pothos insignis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pothos insignis is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 20 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid location.
Where to Find Pothos insignis
Pothos insignis is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pothos insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pothos insignis?
Pothos insignis
What is the common name of Pothos insignis?
Distinguished Pothos
What is the natural habitat of Pothos insignis?
Tropical forests
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88252-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.