Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collinsii
ID:
224042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 59 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223372

Common Names

  • Anthurium Collinsii
  • Collinsii Anthurium
  • Collinsii's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium collinsii (also called Collins' Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium collinsii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and diarrhea. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium collinsii 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 collinsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Anthurium collinsii prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Anthurium collinsii

Anthurium collinsii 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 collinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium collinsii?

Anthurium collinsii

What is the common name of Anthurium collinsii?

Collins' anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium collinsii?

Tropical rainforest in Central America

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:272260-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.