Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cultrifolium
ID:
224714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Aroid. Maximil. : 10 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224044

Common Names

  • Anthurium cultrifolium
  • Cultrifolium Anthurium
  • Anthurium Knife-Leaf

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Description

Anthurium cultrifolium (also called Cultrifolium Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with long, leathery leaves that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, lowland and montane forests. It grows in moist and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium cultrifolium 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 cultrifolium is a bright red spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium cultrifolium is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It can also be grown from seed, although germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Anthurium cultrifolium

Anthurium cultrifolium can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Anthurium cultrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium cultrifolium?

Anthurium cultrifolium

What is the common name of Anthurium cultrifolium?

Sword-Leaf Anthurium

What type of plant is Anthurium cultrifolium?

Herb

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,

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