Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymbispatha
ID:
224889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 16: 106 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224219

Common Names

  • Cymbispatha Anthurium
  • Anthurium cymbispatha
  • Anthurium of Cymbispatha

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Description

Anthurium cymbispatha (also called Cymbispath anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, white, spathe-like flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium cymbispatha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium cymbispatha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium cymbispatha is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is widely cultivated for its attractive foliage and flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Anthurium cymbispatha

Anthurium cymbispatha is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Anthurium cymbispatha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium cymbispatha?

Anthurium cymbispatha

What is the common name of Anthurium cymbispatha?

Heart-Leaf Anthurium

What is the origin of Anthurium cymbispatha?

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15233-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.