Anthurium betanianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 9: 9 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222059
Common Names
- Anthurium betanianum
- Betanianum Anthurium
- Betanianum Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium betanianum (also called 'Betania Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem and long, narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and red. It grows in humid, tropical forests, usually in the understory of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium betanianum 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 betanianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium betanianum is a tropical evergreen plant that grows to a height of up to 3 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Anthurium betanianum
Anthurium betanianum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Anthurium betanianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium betanianum?
Anthurium betanianum
What is the common name of Anthurium betanianum?
Betan's Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium betanianum?
Anthurium betanianum 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:272238-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.