Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auritum
ID:
318723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Wiener Z. Kunst 3: 780 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318055

Common Names

  • Earleaf Syngonium
  • Earleaf Arrowhead
  • Earleaf Goosefoot

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Description

Syngonium auritum (also called Ear-Leaved Syngonium, among many other common names) is a climbing plant with a single stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syngonium auritum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syngonium auritum are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syngonium auritum is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Syngonium auritum

Syngonium auritum can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama.

Syngonium auritum FAQ

What is the common name of Syngonium auritum?

Ear-leaved syngonium

What is the scientific name of Ear-leaved syngonium?

Syngonium auritum

What is the natural habitat of Syngonium auritum?

It is native to Central and South America

Species in the Syngonium genus

Syngonium angustatum, Syngonium armigerum, Syngonium auritum, Syngonium castroi, Syngonium chiapense, Syngonium chocoanum, Syngonium crassifolium, Syngonium dodsonianum, Syngonium erythrophyllum, Syngonium foreroanum, Syngonium gentryanum, Syngonium hastiferum, Syngonium hastifolium, Syngonium hoffmannii, Syngonium laterinervium, Syngonium llanoense, Syngonium macrophyllum, Syngonium mauroanum, Syngonium meridense, Syngonium neglectum, Syngonium oduberi, Syngonium podophyllum, Syngonium rayi, Syngonium sagittatum, Syngonium salvadorense, Syngonium schottianum, Syngonium sparreorum, Syngonium standleyanum, Syngonium steyermarkii, Syngonium triphyllum, Syngonium wendlandii, Syngonium yurimaguense, Syngonium angustifolium, Syngonium bastimentoense, Syngonium adsettiorum, Syngonium tacotalpense, Syngonium purpureospathum, Syngonium litense, Syngonium brewsterense, Syngonium churchillii,

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,

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