Aglaonema

Aglaonema
Aglaonema commutatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Aroideae
Tribe: Aglaonemateae
Genus: Aglaonema
Schott

Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea.[1][2] They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens.[3]

  1. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Aglaonema. Flora of China.
  3. ^ Chen, J., et al. Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Aglaonema. ENH957. Environmental Horticulture. Florida Cooperative Extension Service. University of Florida IFAS. 2003.