Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleistanthum
ID:
223912

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 97 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223241

Common Names

  • Anthurium Cleistanthum
  • Cleistanthum Anthurium
  • Cleistanthum's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium cleistanthum (also called Cleistanthum 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 cleistanthum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium cleistanthum has white or pink flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium cleistanthum 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 cleistanthum

Anthurium cleistanthum is native to Central and South America and is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

Anthurium cleistanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium cleistanthum?

Anthurium cleistanthum

What is the common name of Anthurium cleistanthum?

Cleistanthum Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium cleistanthum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15189-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.