Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Presl) Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 5: 19 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281359
Common Names
- Pothos luzonensis
- Luzon Pothos
- Luzon-leaf Pothos
Description
Pothos luzonensis (also called Luzon 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 luzonensis is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It can be used as a hanging plant, or as a ground cover in a shady area. It is also a good choice for terrariums and vivariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pothos luzonensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pothos luzonensis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pothos luzonensis
Pothos luzonensis is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines.
Pothos luzonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pothos luzonensis?
Pothos luzonensis
What is the common name of Pothos luzonensis?
Pothos
What is the natural habitat of Pothos luzonensis?
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,