Anthurium expansum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 8 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224879
Common Names
- Expansum Anthurium
- Wide-spreading Anthurium
- Open Anthurium
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Anthurium expansum (also called Expanded Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant found in the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a few leaves and a single, short-lived flower. It grows in humid montane forests and on mossy tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium expansum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make wreaths and bouquets. The plant is known for its bright and colorful flowers, which can be used to add a splash of color to any space.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium expansum is large and red, with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Anthurium expansum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, separate the plant into two or more sections and replant each section in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, sterile potting mix and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Anthurium expansum
Anthurium expansum is native to Mexico and Central America.
Anthurium expansum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium expansum?
Anthurium expansum
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium expansum?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Anthurium expansum?
Red or pink
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
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15274-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.