Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antrophyoides
ID:
222245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 565 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221574

Common Names

  • Anthurium antrophyoides
  • Antrophyoides Anthurium
  • Anthurium Antrophyoides

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Description

Anthurium antrophyoides (also called Antrophyoides Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It has large, heart-shaped flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium antrophyoides is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical regions. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and attract bees and other pollinators. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Anthurium antrophyoides 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 antrophyoides 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 antrophyoides

Anthurium antrophyoides can be found in tropical regions of Colombia and Ecuador.

Anthurium antrophyoides FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium antrophyoides?

Antrophyoides anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium antrophyoides?

It is found in tropical rainforests

What is the flower colour of Anthurium antrophyoides?

Red

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

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15094-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.