Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
vermitoxicus
ID:
318654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 4: 62 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317986

Common Names

  • Synandrospadix vermitoxicus
  • Vermitoxicus Synandrospadix
  • Vermitoxic Synandrospadix

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Description

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus (also called 'Vermitoxic Synandrospadix', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a smooth, green stem and its leaves are ovate in shape. It prefers moist, shady soils and is often found in wet woods and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus is a small evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Synandrospadix vermitoxicus

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synandrospadix vermitoxicus?

Synandrospadix vermitoxicus

What is the natural habitat of Synandrospadix vermitoxicus?

Tropical rainforest

What type of soil does Synandrospadix vermitoxicus prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

Species in the Synandrospadix genus

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89122-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.