Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
folsomianum
ID:
225792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 95 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225122

Common Names

  • Anthurium folsomianum
  • Folsomianum Anthurium
  • Folsomianum Orchid

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Description

Anthurium folsomianum (also called Folsom's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with a single, erect, leaf-bearing stem. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000–2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium folsomianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium folsomianum is white with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium folsomianum is an epiphytic aroid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Anthurium folsomianum

Anthurium folsomianum is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the humid forests of the Caribbean and Pacific slopes.

Anthurium folsomianum FAQ

What are the natural habitats of Anthurium folsomianum?

Anthurium folsomianum is found in tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

What is the flower color of Anthurium folsomianum?

The flowers of Anthurium folsomianum are usually white or pale green.

What is the size of Anthurium folsomianum?

Anthurium folsomianum is a small plant, with a maximum height of about 5 cm.

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:272282-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.