Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexile
ID:
225737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 180 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225067

Common Names

  • Flexile Anthurium
  • Anthurium Flexile
  • Flexile's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium flexile (also called 'Flexile Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane rainforest habitats at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium flexile is used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium flexile sub. flexile
Anthurium flexile sub. muelleri (J.F.Macbr.) Croat & R.A.Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium flexile has a yellow-green flower with a spathe that is yellow-green with a red-brown center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium flexile is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500-2000 m. It is a cool to warm growing species that requires high humidity and moderate light. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark or tree fern. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Anthurium flexile

Anthurium flexile is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Anthurium flexile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium flexile?

Anthurium flexile

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium flexile?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower size of Anthurium flexile?

Very small, about 1 cm long

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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