Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 79 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222815
Common Names
- Flamingo Flower
- Painter's Palette
- Tail Flower
Description
Anthurium cartilagineum (also called Cartilaginous anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is an epiphytic herb with a fleshy stem and elliptic leaves. It is native to Colombia and grows in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium cartilagineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium cartilagineum is a bright red, heart-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium cartilagineum 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 cartilagineum
Anthurium cartilagineum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium cartilagineum FAQ
What are the common names of Anthurium cartilagineum?
Flamingo flower, flamingo lily, tail flower, oilcloth flower
What is the native habitat of Anthurium cartilagineum?
It is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
What are the uses of Anthurium cartilagineum?
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,