Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachyus
ID:
282013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 571 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281345

Common Names

  • Pothos leptostachyus
  • Slender-spike Pothos
  • Slender-spike-leaf Pothos

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Description

Pothos leptostachyus (also called Slender-spiked 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 6 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pothos leptostachyus is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and can be trained to climb trellises and other structures. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pothos leptostachyus 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

Pothos leptostachyus 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 leptostachyus

Pothos leptostachyus is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pothos leptostachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pothos leptostachyus?

Pothos leptostachyus

What is the common name of Pothos leptostachyus?

Pothos

What is the natural habitat of Pothos leptostachyus?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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