Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fornicifolium
ID:
805964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35: 350 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805298

Common Names

  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower
  • Laceleaf

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Description

Anthurium fornicifolium (also called Fornicifolium Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia, and it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has a large, dark green, heart-shaped leaf and a tall, white flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium fornicifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and can tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium fornicifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium fornicifolium can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rhizome into several sections, each with at least one leaf. Plant the sections in moist, well-drained soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment. Both methods of propagation require patience, as Anthuriums can take several months to germinate.

Where to Find Anthurium fornicifolium

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

Anthurium fornicifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium fornicifolium?

Anthurium fornicifolium

What is the common name of Anthurium fornicifolium?

Fornicifolium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium fornicifolium?

Costa Rica

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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