Accession Data:
Syngonium podophyllum Schott
- Common Name: Arrowhead Vine
- Family: Araceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Mexico to Trop. America
- Uses: Traditional Medicine:
• In Belize, roots and bark used in traditional medicine for treatment of superficial and deep wounds. • In Central American, used for various skin disorders. Others • Indoor Plant / Air Purifier: One of the plants studied and found effective in helping to remove indoor air pollutants.
Studies • Antibacterial: A study was done on 21 extracts of seven plants used in wound healing, including Syngonium piodophyllum leaves and bark, to evaluate antibacterial properties against strains of E coli, P aeruginosa, S aureus and E faecalis. Almost all the extracts showed some growth inhibition of one or more bacterial strains. Antibacterial activity was reported for the first time for Syngonium podophyllum. • Anti-Inflammatrory: Extracts of seven herbal drugs used in Central American folk medicined were evaluated for their topical antiinflammatory activity against Croton oil-induced ear edema in mice. All the extracts, including S podophyllum induced dose-dependent oedema reduction, presenting potential sources of principles with high anti-inflammatory activity.
Toxicity • All parts of the plant are considered poisonous and causes severe mouth pain if eaten. • Araceae contain calcium oxalate crystals, believed to cause intense local irritation on handling or consuming. Some attribute the reaction to other compounds present as the irritation is not seen in properly cooked plants, although the crystal persist after heating.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Plant Uses are for informational purposes only. EEB Greenhouses assume no responsibility for adverse effects from the use of any plants referred to on this site. Always seek advice from a professional before using any plant medicinally.
- USDA Zone: 10b-11
Accession Data:
- Accession # 198500044
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 1303 - NEOA: Ground Bed 1 NE
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 10-08-2024
- Restrictions:
- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
All plant parts considered poisonous, causes severe mouth pain if consumed.
- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Alismatales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Araceae
- SubFamily: Aroideae
- Tribe: Caladieae
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Flowering Data:
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References (internal):
- EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Mexico Central / Mexico Northeast / Mexico Gulf / Mexico Southwest / Mexico Southeast / Belize / Costa Rica / El Salvador / Guatemala / Honduras / Nicaragua / Panama / Trinidad-Tobago / Venezuelan Antilles / French Guiana / Guyana / Suriname / Venezuela / Bolivia / Colombia / Ecuador / Peru / Brazil West-Central / Brazil Northeast / Brazil Southeast / Brazil North
References (external):
- The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
- WCSP (2015). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Last accessed on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
- Arrow Leaf at Philippine Alternative Medicine. Last accessed on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
data regenerated on Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:30:07 -0400 [bcm v4.0]
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