Anthurium croatii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Madison
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 268 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223928
Common Names
- Anthurium croatii
- Croatii Anthurium
- Croatii Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium croatii (also called Croat's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium croatii is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright red flowers and glossy green leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium croatii is a bright red spathe with a white spadix. The seed is small and round with a black-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium croatii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is an evergreen herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, 10-20 cm long and 5-10 cm wide. The flowers are white, with three petals. The fruit is a drupe, 1-2 cm in diameter, containing a single seed. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Anthurium croatii
Anthurium croatii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Anthurium croatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium croatii?
Anthurium croatii
What is the common name of Anthurium croatii?
Croat's anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium croatii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South 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
Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15219-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.