Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
consobrinum
ID:
224189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 5: 66 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223519

Common Names

  • Anthurium consobrinum
  • Consobrinum Anthurium
  • False Philodendron

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Description

Anthurium consobrinum (also called 'Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a rosette-like shape and grows up to 2 feet tall. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate and have a glossy green surface. Its flowers are pink or white and bloom in clusters. It prefers partial shade and moist soil and is often found in rainforests and tropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium consobrinum 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

Anthurium consobrinum has a bright white flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium consobrinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers partial shade and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Anthurium consobrinum

Anthurium consobrinum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in tropical plants.

Anthurium consobrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium consobrinum?

Anthurium consobrinum

What is the common name of Anthurium consobrinum?

Cousin Anthurium

What is the optimal growing temperature for Anthurium consobrinum?

18-25°C

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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