Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrophyllum
ID:
318733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Birdsey ex G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Baileya 14: 17 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318065

Common Names

  • Redleaf Syngonium
  • Redleaf Arrowhead
  • Redleaf Goosefoot

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Description

Syngonium erythrophyllum (also called Red-Leaved Syngonium, among many other common names) is a climbing plant with a single stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syngonium erythrophyllum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syngonium erythrophyllum has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense, cylindrical inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves with reddish veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syngonium erythrophyllum is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Syngonium erythrophyllum

Syngonium erythrophyllum can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama.

Syngonium erythrophyllum FAQ

What is the common name of Syngonium erythrophyllum?

Red-leaved syngonium

What is the scientific name of Red-leaved syngonium?

Syngonium erythrophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Syngonium erythrophyllum?

It is native to Central and South America

Species in the Syngonium genus

Syngonium angustatum, Syngonium armigerum, Syngonium auritum, Syngonium castroi, Syngonium chiapense, Syngonium chocoanum, Syngonium crassifolium, Syngonium dodsonianum, Syngonium erythrophyllum, Syngonium foreroanum, Syngonium gentryanum, Syngonium hastiferum, Syngonium hastifolium, Syngonium hoffmannii, Syngonium laterinervium, Syngonium llanoense, Syngonium macrophyllum, Syngonium mauroanum, Syngonium meridense, Syngonium neglectum, Syngonium oduberi, Syngonium podophyllum, Syngonium rayi, Syngonium sagittatum, Syngonium salvadorense, Syngonium schottianum, Syngonium sparreorum, Syngonium standleyanum, Syngonium steyermarkii, Syngonium triphyllum, Syngonium wendlandii, Syngonium yurimaguense, Syngonium angustifolium, Syngonium bastimentoense, Syngonium adsettiorum, Syngonium tacotalpense, Syngonium purpureospathum, Syngonium litense, Syngonium brewsterense, Syngonium churchillii,

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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
Monroe Roberts Birdsey (1922-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Birdsey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248438-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.