Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conterminum
ID:
224230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anturios Ecuator. 2: 67 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223560

Common Names

  • Anthurium conterminum
  • Conterminum Anthurium
  • False Philodendron

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Description

Anthurium conterminum (also called Conterminum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a herbaceous plant that typically grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium conterminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used to make a tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium conterminum has a bright pink 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 conterminum can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Anthurium conterminum

Anthurium conterminum 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 conterminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium conterminum?

Anthurium conterminum

What is the common name of Anthurium conterminum?

Border Anthurium

What is the family of Anthurium conterminum?

Araceae

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15205-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.