Anthurium gracile - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rudge) Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1635 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225687
Common Names
- Graceful Anthurium
- Graceful Flamingo Flower
- Graceful Tailflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium gracile (also called Gracile Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant with a single leaf. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium gracile is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and vivariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium gracile is small and white, with a yellow lip. Its seed is small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium gracile is a small, epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Anthurium gracile
Anthurium gracile is found in Colombia.
Anthurium gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium gracile?
Anthurium gracile
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium gracile?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flower color of Anthurium gracile?
White or yellowish-white
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84849-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.