Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grande
ID:
226468

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Bull

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1865: 934 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225798

Common Names

  • Grande Anthurium
  • Grande's Anthurium
  • Anthurium Grande

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Description

Anthurium grande (also called Grande Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a large perennial herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and showy, bright red flowers. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 800-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium grande 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

Flower: Large, red to pinkish-red, with a long spadix. Seed: Small, round, black. Seedlings: Small, round, green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium grande is an epiphytic aroid which is native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60-85F (15-30C). It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Anthurium grande

Anthurium grande can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anthurium grande FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium grande?

Anthurium grande

What is the common name of Anthurium grande?

Giant Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium grande?

Anthurium grande is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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,