Anthurium chiriquense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22: 67 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223054
Common Names
- Anthurium chiriquense
- Chiriqui Anthurium
- Chiriqui Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium chiriquense (also called Chiriqui 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 chiriquense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium chiriquense has white-green flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium chiriquense is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. The plant should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Anthurium chiriquense
Anthurium chiriquense can be found in Costa Rica.
Anthurium chiriquense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium chiriquense?
Anthurium chiriquense
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium chiriquense?
It is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
What are the common uses of Anthurium chiriquense?
It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a medicinal plant.
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15176-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.