Pothos touranensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 136 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281468
Common Names
- Pothos touranensis
- Touranensis Pothos
- Toura Pothos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pothos touranensis (also called Touran Pothos, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber with glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Iran, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pothos touranensis 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 touranensis has small, white flowers with yellowish centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips and a glossy surface.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pothos touranensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagate by stem cuttings or by division.
Where to Find Pothos touranensis
Pothos touranensis is native to tropical forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Pothos touranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pothos touranensis?
Pothos touranensis
What is the common name of Pothos touranensis?
Pothos
What is the natural habitat of Pothos touranensis?
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,
References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88385-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.