Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittatum
ID:
329839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 95 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329171

Common Names

  • Ulearum sagittatum
  • Ulearum arboreum
  • Ulearum longifolium

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Description

Ulearum sagittatum (also called 'Arrow-Leafed Ulearum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, arrow-shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ulearum sagittatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ulearum sagittatum var. sagittatum
Ulearum sagittatum var. viridispadix Bogner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ulearum sagittatum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulearum sagittatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Ulearum sagittatum

Ulearum sagittatum is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Ulearum sagittatum FAQ

What are the common names of Ulearum sagittatum?

Arrowhead Vine

What is the optimal light condition for Ulearum sagittatum?

Bright, indirect light

What is the optimal temperature for Ulearum sagittatum?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

Species in the Ulearum genus

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259332-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.