Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chorranum
ID:
223790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 49 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223119

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium chorranum (also called 'Chorran Anthurium', 'Chorran Flamingo Flower' and 'Chorran Tailflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the arum family, Araceae. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium chorranum is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium chorranum is a small, yellow-orange, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium chorranum is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Anthurium chorranum

Anthurium chorranum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Anthurium chorranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium chorranum?

Anthurium chorranum

What is the common name of Anthurium chorranum?

Anthurium

Where is Anthurium chorranum native to?

Central and South America

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272256-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.