Anthurium ancuashii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & Carlsen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 401 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791229
Common Names
- Anthurium ancuashii
- Ancuash's Anthurium
- Ancuash's Tailflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium ancuashii (also called Ancuashii Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic herb, growing up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium ancuashii is used as an ornamental plant and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anthurium ancuashii flower is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium ancuashii is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Anthurium ancuashii
Anthurium ancuashii is native to the cloud forests of Peru.
Anthurium ancuashii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium ancuashii?
Anthurium ancuashii
What is the common name of Anthurium ancuashii?
Ancuash's Anthurium
What type of plant is Anthurium ancuashii?
Perennial
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.
Mónica Carlsen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437869-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.