Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
meghalayense
ID:
1328522

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.K.Roy, Talukdar, B.K.Sinha & Dutta Choud.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
NeBIO 5(3): 1 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340976

Common Names

  • Sauromatum meghalayense
  • Meghalayan Sauromatum
  • Meghalayan Voodoo Lily

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Description

Sauromatum meghalayense (also called Meghalayan sauromatum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sauromatum meghalayense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauromatum meghalayense has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, black, berry-like fruits. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauromatum meghalayense is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs, which should take about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Sauromatum meghalayense

Sauromatum meghalayense is native to India and Bangladesh.

Sauromatum meghalayense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauromatum meghalayense?

Sauromatum meghalayense

What is the common name of Sauromatum meghalayense?

Meghalayense Sauromatum

What is the natural habitat of Sauromatum meghalayense?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Bipin Kumar Sinha (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Sinha' in the authors string.
Dilip Kumar Roy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Roy' in the authors string.
Anupam Das Talukdar (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talukdar' in the authors string.
Manabendra Dutta Choudhury (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutta Choud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143639-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.