Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatotriangulum
ID:
224263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 36: 109 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223593

Common Names

  • Heart-shaped Anthurium
  • Cordatotriangulum Anthurium
  • Cordatotriangulum Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium cordatotriangulum (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 cordatotriangulum 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 cordatotriangulum has a white spathe and spadix. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium cordatotriangulum 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 cordatotriangulum

Anthurium cordatotriangulum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola.

Anthurium cordatotriangulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium cordatotriangulum?

Anthurium cordatotriangulum

What type of plant is Anthurium cordatotriangulum?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.

Where is Anthurium cordatotriangulum native to?

It is native to Colombia.

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

Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15206-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.