Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apaporanum
ID:
222255

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 115 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221584

Common Names

  • Anthurium Apaporanum
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium apaporanum (also called Apaporanum 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 apaporanum 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 apaporanum 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 apaporanum 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 apaporanum

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

Anthurium apaporanum FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium apaporanum?

Apaporanum anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium apaporanum?

It is found in tropical rainforests

What is the flower colour of Anthurium apaporanum?

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

Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15095-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.