Anthurium coclense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 321 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223317
Common Names
- Coclense Anthurium
- Coclense Flamingo Flower
- Wild Sage
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Anthurium coclense (also called Coclé Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is an evergreen herb that grows up to 1 meter tall in its native habitats, which include tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium coclense is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium coclense is pink or white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium coclense is a tropical plant that grows best in bright, indirect light and a well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a potting mix. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Anthurium coclense
Anthurium coclense is native to Colombia and Panama. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often near streams.
Anthurium coclense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium coclense?
Anthurium coclense
What type of plant is Anthurium coclense?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Anthurium coclense native to?
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15193-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.