Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & O.Ortiz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 71 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342283
Common Names
- Anthurium carrasquillanum
- Carrasquillo's Anthurium
- Carrasquillo's Anthurium
Description
Anthurium carrasquillanum (also called 'Carrasquillanum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium carrasquillanum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium carrasquillanum has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium carrasquillanum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Divisions should be made in spring or summer and stem cuttings should be taken in spring.
Where to Find Anthurium carrasquillanum
Anthurium carrasquillanum can be found in Colombia.
Anthurium carrasquillanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium carrasquillanum?
Anthurium carrasquillanum
What is the common name of Anthurium carrasquillanum?
No common name
What is the native range of Anthurium carrasquillanum?
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
Orlando O. Ortiz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Ortiz' in the authors string.