Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosum
ID:
225849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 181 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225179

Common Names

  • Formosum Anthurium
  • Formosum Flamingo Flower
  • Formosum's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium formosum (also called 'Friedrichsthal's anthurium' and 'Painted Tongue', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1700 m. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium formosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium formosum is large and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, dark, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium formosum is a tropical evergreen perennial that is native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-25°C. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It can also be propagated by tissue culture.

Where to Find Anthurium formosum

Anthurium formosum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Anthurium formosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium formosum?

Anthurium formosum

What type of plant is Anthurium formosum?

Araceae

Where is Anthurium formosum native to?

Central America

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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