Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corallinum
ID:
224241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 84 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223571

Common Names

  • Coral Anthurium
  • Corallinum Anthurium
  • Corallinum Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium corallinum (also called Corallinum, 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 corallinum 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 corallinum has a bright yellow 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 corallinum is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Anthurium corallinum

Anthurium corallinum 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 corallinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium corallinum?

Anthurium corallinum

What is the common name of Anthurium corallinum?

Coral Anthurium

What is the family of Anthurium corallinum?

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.