Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex Schott) Cusimano & Hett.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 445 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916133
Common Names
- Diverse-Leaved Sauromatum
- Sauromatum Diversifolium
- Diversifolium Sauromatum
Description
Sauromatum diversifolium (also called Variegated Sauromatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a perennial herb, up to 1 m tall, native to Central Asia. It is found in moist forests, at altitudes of 1000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sauromatum diversifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to control soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sauromatum diversifolium is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sauromatum diversifolium is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Sauromatum diversifolium
Sauromatum diversifolium is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.
Sauromatum diversifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauromatum diversifolium?
Sauromatum diversifolium
What is the common name of Sauromatum diversifolium?
Diversifolium Sauromatum
What is the natural habitat of Sauromatum diversifolium?
Grasslands, meadows, and other open areas
Species in the Sauromatum genus
Sauromatum brevipes,
Sauromatum gaoligongense,
Sauromatum horsfieldii,
Sauromatum venosum,
Sauromatum giganteum,
Sauromatum diversifolium,
Sauromatum tentaculatum,
Sauromatum brevipilosum,
Sauromatum hirsutum,
Sauromatum meghalayense,
Sauromatum paramjitii,
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
Natalie Cusimano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cusimano' in the authors string.