Anthurium gladiifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 5 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225554
Common Names
- Gladifolium Anthurium
- Gladifolium's Anthurium
- Gladifolium Orchid
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Anthurium gladiifolium (also called Sword-Leaf Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, where it grows in wet mountain forests at elevations of 600–1,400 m. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in the forks of branches or on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium gladiifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium gladiifolium is small and yellow with a white lip. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium gladiifolium is a small, terrestrial plant found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Anthurium gladiifolium
Anthurium gladiifolium is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Anthurium gladiifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium gladiifolium?
Anthurium gladiifolium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium gladiifolium?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Anthurium gladiifolium?
1-2 cm
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
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84840-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.