Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 3: 462 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222938
Common Names
- Anthurium chamberlainii
- Chamberlainii's Anthurium
- Chamberlainii's Flamingo Flower
Description
Anthurium chamberlainii (also called Chamberlain's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Central America and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has large, heart-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium chamberlainii 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
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium chamberlainii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. Simply divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and replant in new locations. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a moist, shady area. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate.
Where to Find Anthurium chamberlainii
Anthurium chamberlainii is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.
Anthurium chamberlainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium chamberlainii?
Anthurium chamberlainii
What type of plant is Anthurium chamberlainii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae
Where is Anthurium chamberlainii 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,