Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernardii
ID:
222696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 8: 120 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222025

Common Names

  • Anthurium bernardii
  • Bernardii Anthurium
  • Bernard's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium bernardii (also called Bernardii, among many other common names) is a terrestrial aroid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Central and South America and is found in moist forests and savannas. The leaves are alternate, elliptic to ovate-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are white to pinkish, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium bernardii is a popular ornamental plant and is used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium bernardii has flowers that are white to pinkish-purple in color and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium bernardii is a tropical plant that prefers warm temperatures and bright indirect light. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. The stem cuttings should be taken from the mother plant and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have rooted. Division can be done by carefully dividing the root ball of the mother plant into two or more sections. Each section should be planted in a separate pot with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Anthurium bernardii

Anthurium bernardii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Anthurium bernardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium bernardii?

Anthurium bernardii

What is the common name of Anthurium bernardii?

Bernard's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium bernardii?

Anthurium bernardii is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.

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:272236-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.