Aglaonema commutatum Schott

Taxonomy: Plantae > Tracheophytes > Angiosperms > Monocots > Alismatales > Araceae > Aroideae > A. commutatum

Description: Herbaceous shrub, 45 - 60cm height. Leaves lance-shaped, dark green with attractive silver-grey blotches. White spadix with greenish-white spathe. Fleshy berries, maturing from green to orange to red.

Flowering and Fruiting: Throughout the year

Uses: Roots are used as tonic and as anti-helminthic. Decoction of root is drink to treat fever and dropsy. Houseplant for bright to moderately bright areas

Cultivation: Cultivated

References

http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org

https://indiabiodiversity.org