Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassiradix
ID:
224526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 70 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223856

Common Names

  • Crassiradix Anthurium
  • Anthurium crassiradix
  • Crassiradix Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium crassiradix (also called White Lasianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and have a glossy upper surface.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium crassiradix is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium crassiradix var. crassiradix
Anthurium crassiradix var. purpureospadix Croat

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium crassiradix has white flowers with yellow throats and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium crassiradix is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil.

Where to Find Anthurium crassiradix

Anthurium crassiradix can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Anthurium crassiradix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium crassiradix?

Anthurium crassiradix

What is the family of Anthurium crassiradix?

Araceae

What is the native range of Anthurium crassiradix?

Tropical 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,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272267-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.