Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albertiae
ID:
805940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & D.C.Bay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 26 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805274

Common Names

  • Anthurium albertiae
  • Albert's Anthurium
  • Albert's Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium albertiae (also called Albert's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia, and it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has a large, dark green, heart-shaped leaf and a tall, white flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium albertiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium albertiae has small, yellowish-green flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium albertiae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.

Where to Find Anthurium albertiae

Anthurium albertiae is native to Ecuador and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Anthurium albertiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium albertiae?

Anthurium albertiae

What is the common name of Anthurium albertiae?

Albert's Anthurium

Where is Anthurium albertiae found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica.

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Dorothy C. Bay (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Bay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442392-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.