Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviscapum
ID:
223033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 78 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222362

Common Names

  • Anthurium breviscapum
  • Breviscapum Anthurium
  • Anthurium Breviscapum

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Description

Anthurium breviscapum (also called Short-Spiked Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium breviscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium breviscapum has small, yellowish-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium breviscapum is an epiphytic aroid species native to Costa Rica. It is best grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 65-85°F. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or through seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. Keep the medium moist and in bright, indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Anthurium breviscapum

Anthurium breviscapum is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Anthurium breviscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium breviscapum?

Anthurium breviscapum

What is the common name of Anthurium breviscapum?

Breviscapum

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium breviscapum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84611-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.