Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Aroideae : 25 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281377
Common Names
- Pothos mottleyanus
- Mottley's Pothos
- Mottley's-leaf Pothos
Description
Pothos mottleyanus (also called Mottled Pothos, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber with mottled, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pothos mottleyanus 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 mottleyanus 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 mottleyanus 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 mottleyanus
Pothos mottleyanus is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pothos mottleyanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pothos mottleyanus?
Pothos mottleyanus
What is the common name of Pothos mottleyanus?
Pothos
What is the natural habitat of Pothos mottleyanus?
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,