Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hacumense
ID:
226666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 363 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225996

Common Names

  • Anthurium hacumense
  • Hacumense's Anthurium
  • Hacumense Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium hacumense (also called Hacu Orchid, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, upright leaf. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and grows in wet, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium hacumense is an attractive ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover or in containers. It is drought-tolerant and can attract pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to any garden. The plant is also known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Red, heart-shaped. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium hacumense is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Anthurium hacumense

Anthurium hacumense is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found growing in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Anthurium hacumense FAQ

What type of soil is best for Anthurium hacumense?

Anthurium hacumense prefers a soil that is well-draining, with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

How much light does Anthurium hacumense need?

Anthurium hacumense needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Anthurium hacumense be watered?

Anthurium hacumense should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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:15320-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.