Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 269 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222300
Common Names
- Bredemeyer's Flamingo Flower
- Bredemeyer's Tail Flower
- Bredemeyer's Oilcloth Flower
Description
Anthurium bredemeyeri (also called Bredemeyer's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has large, white flowers with a yellow center and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium bredemeyeri 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
Flower: Anthurium bredemeyeri has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium bredemeyeri is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It 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 bredemeyeri
Anthurium bredemeyeri can be found in Central and South America.
Anthurium bredemeyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium bredemeyeri?
Anthurium bredemeyeri
What is the common name of Anthurium bredemeyeri?
Bredemeyer's Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium bredemeyeri?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil
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,