Anthurium christeliae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & O.Ortiz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 39: 143 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346401
Common Names
- Anthurium christeliae
- Christel's Anthurium
- Christel's Arum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium christeliae (also called 'Christelia's Anthurium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium christeliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium christeliae has bright pink flowers with yellow centers and long stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium christeliae is a slow-growing, terrestrial plant found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Anthurium christeliae
Anthurium christeliae can be found in the south-east of Ecuador.
Anthurium christeliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium christeliae?
Anthurium christeliae
What is the common name of Anthurium christeliae?
Anthurium
What type of plant is Anthurium christeliae?
Herb
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.
Orlando O. Ortiz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Ortiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157333-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.