Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cartiense
ID:
223475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 44 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222804

Common Names

  • Flamingo Flower
  • Painter's Palette
  • Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium cartiense (also called Carti Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It is an epiphytic herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium cartiense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium cartiense has bright red, heart-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium cartiense is a tropical evergreen plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a pot filled with a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Anthurium cartiense

Anthurium cartiense is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium cartiense FAQ

What are the common names of Anthurium cartiense?

Flamingo flower, flamingo lily, tail flower, oilcloth flower

What is the native habitat of Anthurium cartiense?

It is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

What are the uses of Anthurium cartiense?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272252-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.