Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrifolium
ID:
223845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 15(108): 5 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223174

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium citrifolium (also called 'Lemon-Leaf Anthurium', among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, colorful flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium citrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium citrifolium is a bright red, heart-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium citrifolium is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia. It is a terrestrial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Anthurium citrifolium

Anthurium citrifolium is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests. It is also available from nurseries and garden centers.

Anthurium citrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium citrifolium?

Anthurium citrifolium

What type of plant is Anthurium citrifolium?

It is an evergreen perennial

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium citrifolium?

It is native to Colombia

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15183-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.