Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerropelonense
ID:
223589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 24: 37 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222918

Common Names

  • Anthurium cerropelonense
  • Cerropelonense's Anthurium
  • Cerropelonense's Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium cerropelonense (also called Cerro Pelonense 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 cerropelonense 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

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium cerropelonense is an epiphytic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moderate water.

Where to Find Anthurium cerropelonense

Anthurium cerropelonense is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Anthurium cerropelonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium cerropelonense?

Anthurium cerropelonense

What type of plant is Anthurium cerropelonense?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae

Where is Anthurium cerropelonense native to?

It is native to 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

Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15169-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.