Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandicataphyllum
ID:
340915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & M.M.Mora

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 27: 103 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340247

Common Names

  • Anthurium Grandicataphyllum
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium grandicataphyllum (also called the Large-leaf anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia. It grows in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium grandicataphyllum is a popular houseplant due to its bright and colorful foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium grandicataphyllum is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium grandicataphyllum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Anthurium grandicataphyllum

Anthurium grandicataphyllum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium grandicataphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium grandicataphyllum?

Anthurium grandicataphyllum

What is the common name of Anthurium grandicataphyllum?

Grandicataphyllum Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium grandicataphyllum?

It is found in South America, growing in tropical forests

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.
Martha Marcela Mora (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60436406-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.