Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 324 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318082
Common Names
- Merida Syngonium
- Merida Arrowhead
- Merida Goosefoot
Description
Syngonium meridense (also called Merida 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 meridense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syngonium meridense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syngonium meridense is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Syngonium meridense
Syngonium meridense is native to Venezuela.
Syngonium meridense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syngonium meridense?
Syngonium meridense
What is the common name of Syngonium meridense?
Arrowhead Vine
What is the natural habitat of Syngonium meridense?
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,