Anthurium cupreum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 6: 278 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224086
Common Names
- Anthurium cupreum
- Cupreum Anthurium
- Anthurium Copper
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Anthurium cupreum (also called Copper 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 cupreum is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium cupreum is a bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium cupreum is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings, which should be planted in a warm, humid environment. Germination is slow and may take up to six months.
Where to Find Anthurium cupreum
Anthurium cupreum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Anthurium cupreum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium cupreum?
Anthurium cupreum
What is the common name of Anthurium cupreum?
Copper Anthurium
What type of plant is Anthurium cupreum?
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,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84726-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.