Anthurium dorbayae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 79 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916396
Common Names
- Anthurium dorbayae
- Dorbayae Anthurium
- Dorbayae Aroid
Searching for Anthurium dorbayae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium dorbayae (also called Dorbay's anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests, often growing in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium dorbayae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium dorbayae has large, white flowers with yellow anthers that are held in a large, upright inflorescence. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Searching for Anthurium dorbayae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium dorbayae is an epiphytic or terrestrial aroid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, well-lit area.
Where to Find Anthurium dorbayae
Anthurium dorbayae can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Anthurium dorbayae FAQ
What is the common name of Anthurium dorbayae?
Dorbayae Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium dorbayae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Anthurium dorbayae?
2-3 meters
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:77106021-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.