Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonplandii
ID:
222858

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 267 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222187

Common Names

  • Bonpland's Flamingo Flower
  • Bonpland's Tail Flower
  • Bonpland's Oilcloth Flower

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Synonyms

  • Anthurium bonplandii cuatrecasii Croat [deprecated]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium bonplandii sub. bonplandii
Anthurium bonplandii sub. guayanum (G.S.Bunting) Croat

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium bonplandii 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 bonplandii 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 bonplandii

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

Anthurium bonplandii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium bonplandii?

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

What type of light does Anthurium bonplandii need?

Anthurium bonplandii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Anthurium bonplandii be watered?

Anthurium bonplandii 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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15128-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.