Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penicillatum
ID:
329630

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.D.Nguyen & Hett.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 24: 28 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328962

Common Names

  • Typhonium penicillatum
  • Penicillatum Snake Lily
  • Penicillatum Arum

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Description

Typhonium penicillatum (also called Penicillate Arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Typhonium penicillatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Typhonium penicillatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typhonium penicillatum is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Typhonium penicillatum

Typhonium penicillatum can be found in tropical Asia.

Typhonium penicillatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typhonium penicillatum?

Typhonium penicillatum

What are the common names of Typhonium penicillatum?

Brush-like Arum

What is the natural habitat of Typhonium penicillatum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Typhonium genus

Typhonium acetosella, Typhonium adnatum, Typhonium albidinervium, Typhonium albispathum, Typhonium bachmaense, Typhonium blumei, Typhonium bognerianum, Typhonium bulbiferum, Typhonium circinnatum, Typhonium cordifolium, Typhonium digitatum, Typhonium echinulatum, Typhonium filiforme, Typhonium flagelliforme, Typhonium fultum, Typhonium gagnepainii, Typhonium gallowayi, Typhonium glaucum, Typhonium griseum, Typhonium hayatae, Typhonium huense, Typhonium hunanense, Typhonium inopinatum, Typhonium laoticum, Typhonium lineare, Typhonium medusae, Typhonium orbifolium, Typhonium pedatisectum, Typhonium pedunculatum, Typhonium penicillatum, Typhonium pottingeri, Typhonium pusillum, Typhonium reflexum, Typhonium roxburghii, Typhonium sagittariifolium, Typhonium saraburiense, Typhonium subglobosum, Typhonium trifoliatum, Typhonium trilobatum, Typhonium varians, Typhonium violifolium, Typhonium jinpingense, Typhonium watanabei, Typhonium baoshanense, Typhonium conchiforme, Typhonium sinhabaedyae, Typhonium stigmatilobatum, Typhonium tubispathum, Typhonium praecox, Typhonium neogracile,

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

Wilbert Hetterscheid (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hett.' in the authors string.
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20001001-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.