Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
petraeum
ID:
1416304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat & Vischer) Sakur., Calazans & Mayo

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 98: 62 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428769


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Description

Thaumatophyllum petraeum (also called Thaumatophyllum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical climates and is often found in marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Thaumatophyllum petraeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thaumatophyllum petraeum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in an inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thaumatophyllum petraeum is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 feet (1-1.5 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Thaumatophyllum petraeum

Thaumatophyllum petraeum can be found in the Yunnan province of China.

Thaumatophyllum petraeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thaumatophyllum petraeum?

Thaumatophyllum petraeum

Where is Thaumatophyllum petraeum native to?

South America

What is the growth habit of Thaumatophyllum petraeum?

It is an evergreen shrub with a compact habit

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

Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
Cássia Mônica Sakuragui (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sakur.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vischer (1890-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vischer' in the authors string.
Luana Silva Braucks Calazans (b.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calazans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178488-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.