Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Aglaonema commutatum 11.1 History 11.2 Aglaonema commutatum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Aglaonema commutatum was described in 1856 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Aglaonema commutatum is a species in the genus Aglaonema which contains 24 species and belongs to the family of the Araceae (Arum Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,5 meters and have a stemless habit.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Aglaonema commutatum is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are dark green and elliptic with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are spathes and green. The flowers are arranged in spadices.

The fruits are berries.

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[edit] Distribution

Aglaonema commutatum is native to Sulawesi and the Philippines.

[edit] Cultivation

Aglaonema commutatum prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Aglaonema commutatum is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

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[edit] Man and Aglaonema commutatum

[edit] History

[edit] Aglaonema commutatum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Aglaonema commutatumfr:Aglaonema commutatum