Anthurium asplundii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 601 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221694
Common Names
- Anthurium asplundii
- Asplund's Anthurium
- Asplund's-Growing Anthurium
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Anthurium asplundii (also called Asplund's 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 asplundii 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 asplundii 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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Anthurium asplundii 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 asplundii
Anthurium asplundii is native to Central and South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium asplundii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium asplundii?
Anthurium asplundii
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium asplundii?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the color of Anthurium asplundii'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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272231-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.