Anthurium gracilispadix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 107 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225765
Common Names
- Gracilispadix Anthurium
- Gracilispadix Flamingo Flower
- Gracilispadix Tail Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium gracilispadix (also called 'Graceful Anthurium', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid forests, often growing on mossy tree branches.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium gracilispadix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium gracilispadix is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
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Anthurium gracilispadix is an epiphytic aroid that prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. It should be kept moist but not wet. Propagate by division of mature plants.
Where to Find Anthurium gracilispadix
Anthurium gracilispadix can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Anthurium gracilispadix FAQ
What is the common name of Anthurium gracilispadix?
Gracilispadix Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium gracilispadix?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Anthurium gracilispadix?
White to pale yellow
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:272294-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.