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American evergreen

Syngonium podophyllum

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The American evergreen (Syngonium podophyllum) is a species in the genus Syngonium. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Syngonium podophyllum (American evergreen)

Names in Other Languages

German veränderliche Purpurtüte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American evergreen?

The scientific name of American evergreen is Syngonium podophyllum. It belongs to the genus Syngonium.

Where does American evergreen live?

American evergreen is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba.

What family does American evergreen belong to?

American evergreen (Syngonium podophyllum) belongs to the genus Syngonium, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does American evergreen belong to?

American evergreen (Syngonium podophyllum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of American evergreen?

The closest relatives of American evergreen in the genus Syngonium include Fivefingers.