Synonyms

Aglaonema commutatum f. concolor Jervis, Aglaonema commutatum f. elegans (Engl.) Jervis

Systematic Position

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Order: Alismatales

Family: Araceae

Native: Philippines and northeastern Sulawesi

Common Names

English – Chinese Evergreen, Silver Evergreen, Pewter, Painted Drop-Tongue

Malayalam – Aglaonema

Description:
Aglaonema, or Chinese evergreen, is a low-maintenance indoor plant with lush, variegated foliage, thriving in indirect light and warm, humid conditions

Habitat:  Aglaonema plants thrive in the warm, humid environments of tropical rainforests, where they grow as understory plants, benefiting from filtered light and rich, well-drained soil.

Distribution: Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Uses: Aglaonema plants are popular as ornamental houseplants due to their attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements.