Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alstonii
ID:
917187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 66 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916522

Common Names

  • Anthurium alstonii
  • Alston's Anthurium
  • Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium alstonii (also called Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is a small herbaceous plant with a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium alstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium alstonii has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium alstonii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a partially shaded area with moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium alstonii

Anthurium alstonii can be found in the Alstonii region of Colombia.

Anthurium alstonii FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium alstonii?

Alston's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium alstonii?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Anthurium alstonii?

Ornamental plant

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,

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