Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
805965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & D.C.Bay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 32 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805299

Common Names

  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower
  • Laceleaf

Searching for Anthurium fragrans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Anthurium fragrans (also called Fragrant Anthurium, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist forests and thickets. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium fragrans 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

The flower of Anthurium fragrans is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

Searching for Anthurium fragrans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium fragrans 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 fragrans

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

Anthurium fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium fragrans?

Anthurium fragrans

What is the common name of Anthurium fragrans?

Fragrans

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium fragrans?

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,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Dorothy C. Bay (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Bay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442430-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.