Anthurium archilae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 40: 127 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330778
Common Names
- Anthurium
- Flamingo Flower
- Archilae Flower
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Anthurium archilae (also called Archila's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium archilae is a popular houseplant and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium archilae is red with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium archilae is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Anthurium archilae
Anthurium archilae is native to Guatemala.
Anthurium archilae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium archilae?
Anthurium archilae
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium archilae?
Tropical forests
What are the common uses of Anthurium archilae?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60474513-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.