Anthurium antioquiense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23B: 174 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221553
Common Names
- Anthurium antioquiense
- Antioquiense Anthurium
- Anthurium Antioquiense
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Anthurium antioquiense (also called 'Antioquian 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 antioquiense 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 antioquiense 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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Anthurium antioquiense is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Anthurium antioquiense
Anthurium antioquiense can be found in tropical regions of Colombia and Ecuador.
Anthurium antioquiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium antioquiense?
Anthurium antioquiense
What is the common name of Anthurium antioquiense?
Antioquiense
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium antioquiense?
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15093-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.