Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulescens
ID:
224009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 446 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223339

Common Names

  • Anthurium Coerulescens
  • Coerulescens Anthurium
  • Coerulescens's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium coerulescens (also called Blue 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 coerulescens 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

Anthurium coerulescens has large, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium coerulescens is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Anthurium coerulescens

Anthurium coerulescens is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Anthurium coerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium coerulescens?

Anthurium coerulescens

What are the common names of Anthurium coerulescens?

Blue Anthurium, Blue Flamingo Flower

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium coerulescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15195-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.