Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crystallinum
ID:
224643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & André

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Cat. Gén. 90: t. 128 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223973

Common Names

  • Anthurium crystallinum
  • Crystallinum Anthurium
  • False Philodendron

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Description

Anthurium crystallinum (also called Crystalline Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic herb of the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and typically found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium crystallinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium crystallinum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium crystallinum is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Anthurium crystallinum

Anthurium crystallinum is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Anthurium crystallinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium crystallinum?

Anthurium crystallinum

What are the common names of Anthurium crystallinum?

Crystalline Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium crystallinum?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84713-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.