Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamulense
ID:
223630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 27: 339 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222959

Common Names

  • Anthurium chamulense
  • Chamulense Anthurium
  • Anthurium Chamulense

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Description

Anthurium chamulense (also called 'Chamula Anthurium', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, colorful spathes. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium chamulense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium chamulense sub. chamulense
Anthurium chamulense sub. oaxacanum Croat

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium chamulense has white-green flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium chamulense 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 chamulense

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

Anthurium chamulense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium chamulense?

Anthurium chamulense

What type of plant is Anthurium chamulense?

Anthurium chamulense is an herb

Where is Anthurium chamulense native to?

Anthurium chamulense is native to Mexico

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:15172-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.