Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bittneri
ID:
222796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 15: 40 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222125

Common Names

  • Anthurium bittneri
  • Bittneri Anthurium
  • Bittner's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium bittneri (also called 'Bittner's 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 bittneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium bittneri 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 bittneri 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 bittneri

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

Anthurium bittneri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium bittneri?

Anthurium bittneri prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What type of light does Anthurium bittneri need?

Anthurium bittneri prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Anthurium bittneri be watered?

Anthurium bittneri should be watered once the soil has dried out completely.

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

Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981080-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.