Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comtum
ID:
224118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 10: 87 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223448

Common Names

  • Comtum Anthurium
  • Comtum Tailflower
  • Comtum Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium comtum (also called Comtum Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the arum family. It is native to Colombia, and typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has large, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium comtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium comtum is a large, bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium comtum is a tropical plant that can be grown in partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Anthurium comtum

Anthurium comtum is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in gardens, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Anthurium comtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium comtum?

Anthurium comtum

What is the common name of Anthurium comtum?

Comtum anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium comtum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and 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,

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