Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alturaense
ID:
1043607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 36: 31 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042945

Common Names

  • Anthurium alturaense
  • Alturaense anthurium
  • Alturaense tailflower

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Description

Anthurium alturaense (also called 'Altura Anthurium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Costa Rica. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a tall, branched stem. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium alturaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium alturaense is a large, red, heart-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium alturaense is a tropical shrub found in Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Anthurium alturaense

Anthurium alturaense is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.

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,