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aglaonema

Scientific Name: Aglaonema

Family: Araceae

Category: Monocot

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Aglaonema: The Versatile Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a popular and easy-to-grow houseplant appreciated for its attractive foliage and tolerance of low-light conditions.

Considerations for Pets

  • The sap of Aglaonemas is mentioned as potentially poisonous.
  • It is reported that the sap can irritate the skin and, if ingested, cause irritation to the mouth, lips, and throat.

Scientific Classification and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aglaonema Schott
  • Family: Araceae (Arum family)
  • Common Names: Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen (for Aglaonema commutatum)
  • Synonyms: Mentions the genus belongs to a group of Indo-Malayan climbing herbs of the arum family.

Distribution and Habitat

Aglaonemas are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. Aglaonema modestum specifically is native to the tropical swamps and rainforests of southeastern Asia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Aglaonemas are perennial evergreen plants, with some species described as rhizomatous.
  • Aglaonema commutatum is an evergreen perennial with thick, lance-shaped leaves.
  • They are herbaceous evergreens.

Interesting Facts

  • Production of Aglaonema has significantly increased, from less than 1% of foliage plant production in the 1960s to over 6% currently.
  • The genus name Aglaonema comes from the Greek words "aglaos," meaning shining or splendid, and "nema," meaning thread, likely referring to the stamens.
  • Aglaonemas are described as being able to help filter out air pollutants.

Cultivation

  • Aglaonemas are popular interior landscape plants.
  • They are considered easy to care for and can be maintained at relatively low light levels.
  • They are often grown as houseplants.
  • Many new Aglaonema varieties have been introduced over the last 10 years.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia are popular tropical foliage plants within the Araceae family often compared.

Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) for Aglaonema is 182564, according to an unspecified database (TSN 182564).
  • The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) provides information on Aglaonema 'Silver Queen'.
  • A "Revision of the Genus Aglaonema" was published as SMITHSONIAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOTANY NUMBER 1 by Dan Henry Nicolson.