Aglaonema pictum
(Roxburgh) Kunth.
Indonesian evergreen
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Description
An erect plant. It is evergreen. It grows to 60 cm high and wide. The leaf stalk is 6 cm long. The leaf is oblong to oval and blue-green. It is 15-20 cm long and 6 cm wide. The edges are wavy. The leaves have irregular pale grey blotches. The flowers are very small.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Caution: Many plants in this family contain oxalates.
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Known Hazards
Many plants in this family contain oxalates.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in lower mountain forests between 90-500 m above sea level. It is best in rich, moist soils. It suits a protected, shady position. It is sensitive to drought and frost.
Where It Grows
Asia*, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore,
Cultivation
It can be grown by dividing the basal shoots. They can also be grown from seeds.
Notes
There are about 22-25 Aglaonema species. They occur in SE Asia.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aglonema batik, Hawnan-gamon
References (8)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 21
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 58
- Brown, D., 2000, Aroids. Plants of the Arum family. Timber Press. (Second edition) p 165, 304
- Enum. pl. 3:55. 1841
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 175
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- Siemonsma, J. S. & Kasem Piluek, eds. 1993. Vegetables. In: Plant Resources of South-East Asia (PROSEA) 8:311
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 1054
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
