Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caramantae
ID:
223387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 424 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222716

Common Names

  • Anthurium caramantae
  • Caramantae Anthurium
  • Caramantae Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium caramantae (also called 'Caramanta's', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the arum family, Araceae. It is native to Colombia, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, bright red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium caramantae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make wreaths and decorations. The plant has a long-lasting flower and is known for its bright colors.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium caramantae has large, red, heart-shaped flowers with a yellow center and a smooth stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and smooth.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium caramantae is a tropical evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Anthurium caramantae

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

Anthurium caramantae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium caramantae?

Anthurium caramantae

What is the common name of Anthurium caramantae?

Caramanta's Anthurium

Where is Anthurium caramantae native to?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15160-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.