Anthurium altaverapazense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & Hormell
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 40: 119 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330777
Common Names
- Anthurium
- Flamingo Flower
- Tail Flower
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Anthurium altaverapazense (also called Alta Verapaz Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Guatemala. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium altaverapazense is a popular houseplant and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium altaverapazense is yellow with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Anthurium altaverapazense is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Anthurium altaverapazense
Anthurium altaverapazense is native to Guatemala.
Anthurium altaverapazense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium altaverapazense?
Anthurium altaverapazense
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium altaverapazense?
Tropical forests
What are the common uses of Anthurium altaverapazense?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
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.
Robert L. Hormell (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hormell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60474512-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.