Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salvadorense
ID:
318771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 178 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318103

Common Names

  • Salvador Syngonium
  • Salvador Arrowhead
  • Salvador Goosefoot

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Description

Syngonium salvadorense (also called Arrowhead Vine, Five Fingers, and Nephthytis, among many other common names) is a species of aroid, native to Central America. It is a climbing vine with arrowhead-shaped leaves, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Syngonium salvadorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syngonium salvadorense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syngonium salvadorense 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 salvadorense

Syngonium salvadorense is native to El Salvador.

Syngonium salvadorense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syngonium salvadorense?

Syngonium salvadorense

What is the common name of Syngonium salvadorense?

Salvadoran Syngonium

What is the natural habitat of Syngonium salvadorense?

It is native to Central 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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