Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullosum
ID:
223188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 19: 327 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222517

Common Names

  • Anthurium bullosum
  • Bullosum Anthurium
  • Bullosum Anthuri

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Description

Anthurium bullosum (also called 'Flamingo Flower' and 'Tail Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant from the family Araceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a herbaceous perennial with long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium bullosum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium bullosum is red and heart-shaped. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium bullosum is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA zones 10-11.

Where to Find Anthurium bullosum

Anthurium bullosum can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anthurium bullosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium bullosum?

Anthurium bullosum

What is the common name of Anthurium bullosum?

Bullo's anthurium

Where is Anthurium bullosum native to?

Costa Rica

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15148-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.