Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exstipulatum
ID:
225560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 16: 92 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224890

Common Names

  • Exstipulatum Anthurium
  • Without-stipules Anthurium
  • Without-stipules Orchid

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Description

Anthurium exstipulatum (also called Exstipulate 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 exstipulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium exstipulatum is a bright red spathe with a yellow spadix, and the seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium exstipulatum 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 exstipulatum

Anthurium exstipulatum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Anthurium exstipulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium exstipulatum?

Anthurium exstipulatum

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium exstipulatum?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Anthurium exstipulatum?

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15275-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.