Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustispadix
ID:
222195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & R.A.Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 16(Suppl.): 23 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221524

Common Names

  • Anthurium angustispadix
  • Angustispadix Anthurium
  • Anthurium Angustispadix

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Description

Anthurium angustispadix (also called 'Narrow-spadix Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical America and is found in lowland and montane rainforests. It is an epiphytic herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers with yellow or pinkish-red spadices.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium angustispadix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Anthurium angustispadix has small, white flowers with yellow spadix. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium angustispadix is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Anthurium angustispadix

Anthurium angustispadix is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Cauca.

Anthurium angustispadix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium angustispadix?

Anthurium angustispadix

What is the common name of Anthurium angustispadix?

Angustispadix

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium angustispadix?

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.
Richard A. Baker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15091-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.