Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
effusispathum
ID:
912195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 31: 50 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911530

Common Names

  • Anthurium effusispathum
  • Effusispathum Anthurium
  • Effusispath Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium effusispathum (also called Effusispathum Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium effusispathum is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium effusispathum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium effusispathum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central America. It is an evergreen, perennial herb growing to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anthurium effusispathum

Anthurium effusispathum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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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