Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aroense
ID:
222354

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 293 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221683

Common Names

  • Anthurium aroense
  • Aron Anthurium
  • Aron-Growing Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium aroense (also called Aroense Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Amazon region and is found in wet lowland forests. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. The leaves are ovate and the inflorescence is a spadix with a white spathe.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium aroense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and cosmetics. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium aroense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium aroense is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Anthurium aroense

Anthurium aroense is native to Central and South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium aroense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium aroense?

Anthurium aroense

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium aroense?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the color of Anthurium aroense's flowers?

White or greenish-white

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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272230-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.