Anthurium caucavallense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 623 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222857
Common Names
- Anthurium caucavallense
- Caucavallense's Anthurium
- Caucavallense's Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium caucavallense (also called Caucavall 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 caucavallense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium caucavallense 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium caucavallense 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 caucavallense
Anthurium caucavallense is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium caucavallense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium caucavallense?
Anthurium caucavallense
What is the family of Anthurium caucavallense?
Araceae
What is the native range of Anthurium caucavallense?
Colombia
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:272254-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.