Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guayaquilense
ID:
226623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 373 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225953

Common Names

  • Anthurium guayaquilense
  • Guayaquilense's Anthurium
  • Guayaquilense Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium guayaquilense (also called Guayaquil Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant species native to Ecuador. It is found in montane rainforest habitats, usually growing on mossy branches or trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium guayaquilense is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and gardens. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium guayaquilense has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium guayaquilense is a tropical plant native to Ecuador. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of sphagnum moss, fir bark, and perlite. Water regularly, keeping the potting mix moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Where to Find Anthurium guayaquilense

Anthurium guayaquilense is native to Ecuador.

Anthurium guayaquilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium guayaquilense?

Anthurium guayaquilense

What is the common name of Anthurium guayaquilense?

Guayaquilense Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium guayaquilense?

Anthurium guayaquilense is found in the tropical rainforests of 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,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15319-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.