Anthurium davidsei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 9: 22 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224239
Common Names
- Davidsei Anthurium
- Anthurium davidsei
- Anthurium of Davidsei
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Anthurium davidsei (also called 'David's Anthurium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate and its flowers are red or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium davidsei 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 davidsei 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 davidsei 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 davidsei
Anthurium davidsei can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Anthurium davidsei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium davidsei?
Anthurium davidsei
What is the common name of Anthurium davidsei?
David's Anthurium
What is the origin of Anthurium davidsei?
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272275-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.