Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eminens
ID:
225356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 5: 273 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224686

Common Names

  • Eminent Anthurium
  • Prominent Anthurium
  • Distinguished Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium eminens (also called eminent anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central and South America. It has a large, oval-shaped leaf with a single stem, and its leaves are up to 25 cm long. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium eminens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium eminens sub. eminens
Anthurium eminens sub. longispadix Croat & M.M.Mora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium eminens has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium eminens 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 eminens

Anthurium eminens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium eminens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium eminens?

Anthurium eminens

What type of plant is Anthurium eminens?

Aroid

Where is Anthurium eminens native to?

Panama

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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