Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & R.A.Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 16(Suppl.): 39 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223219
Common Names
- Anthurium clavatum
- Clavatum Anthurium
- Clavatum Anthurium
Description
Anthurium clavatum (also called Club-Shaped Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, cloud forests, and wet mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium clavatum 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
Anthurium clavatum has white or pink flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette growth habit.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium clavatum is an evergreen perennial native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Divisions should be taken from the root ball and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, bright location until established.
Where to Find Anthurium clavatum
Anthurium clavatum is native to Central and South America and is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.
Anthurium clavatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium clavatum?
Anthurium clavatum
What are the common names of Anthurium clavatum?
Club anthurium
What is the growth habit of Anthurium clavatum?
It is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 1 meter in height
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
Richard A. Baker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Baker' in the authors string.