Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrostachyum
ID:
225493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 89 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224823

Common Names

  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower
  • Laceleaf

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Description

Anthurium erythrostachyum (also called 'Red-spiked Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It has large, red-spiked flowers with yellow-green foliage. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium erythrostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium erythrostachyum is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium erythrostachyum is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Anthurium erythrostachyum

Anthurium erythrostachyum is native to Colombia.

Anthurium erythrostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium erythrostachyum?

Anthurium erythrostachyum

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium erythrostachyum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Anthurium erythrostachyum?

Spring to summer

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:272278-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.