Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filamatamaense
ID:
1332961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & O.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 257: 36 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345415

Common Names

  • Filamatamaense Anthurium
  • Anthurium filamatamaense
  • Filamatamaense Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium filamatamaense (also called 'Filamatama Anthurium' and 'Filamatama Plant', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Colombia. It is a small perennial herb, reaching a maximum height of around 30 cm. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in humid, shady habitats, often in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium filamatamaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. The leaves of this plant can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium filamatamaense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium filamatamaense is best propagated by division. The plant should be divided in late spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up, and the root ball should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and some roots. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix, and should be kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly, and the divisions should take root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Anthurium filamatamaense

Anthurium filamatamaense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Anthurium filamatamaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium filamatamaense?

Anthurium filamatamaense

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium filamatamaense?

Anthurium filamatamaense is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

How big can Anthurium filamatamaense grow?

Anthurium filamatamaense can grow up to 1.5 meters in height.

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.
Orlando O. Ortiz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Ortiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154570-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.