Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podophyllum
ID:
318759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 9: 85 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318091

Common Names

  • American Syngonium
  • American Arrowhead
  • American Goosefoot

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Synonyms

  • Syngonium xanthophidium Schott [unknown]
  • Syngonium podophyllum podophyllum [unknown]

Description

Syngonium podophyllum (also called Arrowhead Vine, 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 podophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory issues and reducing inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Syngonium podophyllum var. peliocladum (Schott) Croat
Syngonium podophyllum var. podophyllum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syngonium podophyllum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syngonium podophyllum 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 podophyllum

Syngonium podophyllum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Syngonium podophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syngonium podophyllum?

Syngonium podophyllum

What is the common name of Syngonium podophyllum?

Arrowhead Vine

What is the natural habitat of Syngonium podophyllum?

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,

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