Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & R.A.Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 16(Suppl.): 25 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221840
Common Names
- Anthurium austin-smithii
- Austin-Smithii Anthurium
- Anthurium Austin-Smithii
Description
Anthurium austin-smithii (also called Austin-Smith's anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium austin-smithii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium austin-smithii has bright yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium austin-smithii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Anthurium austin-smithii
Anthurium austin-smithii is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Anthurium austin-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium austin-smithii?
Anthurium austin-smithii
What is the family of Anthurium austin-smithii?
Araceae
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium austin-smithii?
Tropical rainforests
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 A. Baker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Baker' in the authors string.