Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bragae
ID:
912191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nadruz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 29: 93 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911526

Common Names

  • Anthurium bragae
  • Bragae Anthurium
  • Braga's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium bragae (also called Braga's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium bragae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium bragae is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium bragae is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central America. It is an evergreen, perennial herb growing to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anthurium bragae

Anthurium bragae is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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

Marcus A. Nadruz (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadruz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77097860-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.