Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaverapazense
ID:
1318323

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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Description

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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Cultivation and Propagation

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.