Anthurium emarginatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Refug. Bot. 4: t. 274 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224675
Common Names
- Notched Anthurium
- Forked Anthurium
- Tailed Anthurium
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Anthurium emarginatum (also called Emarginate anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium emarginatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium emarginatum has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium emarginatum is a terrestrial aroid native to the Caribbean. It is a small, short-lived species, growing to a height of 10-15 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Anthurium emarginatum
Anthurium emarginatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Anthurium emarginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium emarginatum?
Anthurium emarginatum
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium emarginatum?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Anthurium emarginatum?
The flowers are white or yellowish-white in color
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84776-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.