Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amargalense
ID:
340902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & M.M.Mora

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 27: 91 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340234

Common Names

  • Amargalense Paw
  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw

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Description

Anthurium amargalense (also called Amargal Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium amargalense is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Anthurium amargalense has small white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Anthurium amargalense are small and black. Seedlings: Anthurium amargalense seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium amargalense can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Anthurium amargalense

Anthurium amargalense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium amargalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium amargalense?

Anthurium amargalense

What is the common name of Anthurium amargalense?

Amargalense Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium amargalense?

It is found in South America, growing in tropical forests

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.
Martha Marcela Mora (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60436401-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.