Status:
valid
Authors:
V.D.Nguyen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 491 (2008 publ. 2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914701
Common Names
- Typhonium Stigmatilobatum
- Stigmatilobatum Typhonium
- Stigmatilobatum Plant
Description
Typhonium stigmatilobatum (also called Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and India. It is a herbaceous perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and a short stem. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Typhonium stigmatilobatum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typhonium stigmatilobatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typhonium stigmatilobatum is a small herbaceous perennial native to Central America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Typhonium stigmatilobatum
Typhonium stigmatilobatum can be found in the Caribbean region, in the Dominican Republic.
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
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.