Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chequitavense
ID:
1043880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 35: 80 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043218

Common Names

  • Anthurium chequitavense
  • Chequitavense Anthurium
  • Chequitavense's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium chequitavense (also called Chequitavense Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium chequitavense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Large, bright red flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium chequitavense is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections that have at least two leaves and a few roots. When propagating by stem cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Anthurium chequitavense

Anthurium chequitavense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist forests.

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,