Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusiforme
ID:
225991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 102 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225321

Common Names

  • Fusiforme Anthurium
  • Fusiforme Tailflower
  • Spindle-shaped Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium fusiforme (also called Fusiform Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, red flower. The flower has a long, thin, curved spadix. It typically grows on trees and rocks in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium fusiforme is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful blooms and is often used as a centerpiece in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium fusiforme is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium fusiforme is a small epiphytic aroid species that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of rhizomes.

Where to Find Anthurium fusiforme

Anthurium fusiforme is native to Colombia and can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Anthurium fusiforme FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium fusiforme?

Anthurium fusiforme is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

What is the size of Anthurium fusiforme?

Anthurium fusiforme is a small plant, usually growing to a height of around 5 cm.

What is the flowering period of Anthurium fusiforme?

Anthurium fusiforme typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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:272285-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.