Anthurium acutifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 365 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220941
Common Names
- Anthurium acutifolium
- Sharp-leaf Anthurium
- Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium acutifolium (also called “Sharp-leaved Anthurium”, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and red flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium acutifolium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthurium acutifolium var. acutifoliumAnthurium acutifolium var. herrerae Croat
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium acutifolium is a bright red colour with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium acutifolium is a slow-growing, evergreen plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical America. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Anthurium acutifolium
Anthurium acutifolium can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.
Anthurium acutifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium acutifolium?
Anthurium acutifolium
What type of plant is Anthurium acutifolium?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.
Where is Anthurium acutifolium native to?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Anthurium genus
Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15059-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.