Anthurium geitnerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1866: 88 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225465
Common Names
- Geitnerianum Anthurium
- Anthurium geitnerianum
- Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium geitnerianum (also called Geitner's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It typically grows in humid, lowland forests, between 500 and 1,500 meters above sea level. It has a large, heart-shaped leaf and a long, slender stem. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium geitnerianum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium geitnerianum has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium geitnerianum is a terrestrial aroid native to Costa Rica. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant prefers a well-draining, organic potting mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Anthurium geitnerianum
Anthurium geitnerianum is native to Colombia and can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Anthurium geitnerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium geitnerianum?
Anthurium geitnerianum
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium geitnerianum?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Anthurium geitnerianum?
Year-round
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
Albert von Regel (1845-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Regel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84835-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.