Caladium humboldtii
Also known as: Caladium argyrites Lem. +4 more
- Caladium argyrites Lem.
- Caladium humboldtii var. myriostigma (K.Koch) Engl.
- Caladium myriostigma K.Koch
- Caladium schillerianum Stange
- Podospadix humboldtii Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in South America, Caladium humboldtii is a tuberous plant belonging to the Araceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Trinidad-Tobago