Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustatum
ID:
222099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 79 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221428

Common Names

  • Anthurium angustatum
  • Angustatum Anthurium
  • Angustatum Anthurium Plant

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Synonyms

  • Anthurium angustatum (Kunth) Schott [deprecated]

Description

Anthurium angustatum (also called 'Narrow Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small, evergreen herbaceous plant with narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in montane and submontane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium angustatum is used as an ornamental plant and can be grown in gardens and containers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium angustatum has bright red flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium angustatum is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Anthurium angustatum

Anthurium angustatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South and Central America.

Anthurium angustatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium angustatum?

Anthurium angustatum

What is the common name of Anthurium angustatum?

Narrow-leaved Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium angustatum?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84554-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.