Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hammelii
ID:
226708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 109 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226038

Common Names

  • Anthurium hammelii
  • Hammelii Anthurium
  • Hammelii's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium hammelii (also called Hammel's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Colombia. It has pink or white flowers and grows in moist, tropical forests and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium hammelii is a popular houseplant and is often used for its ornamental value. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known to be a natural air purifier and can help to improve air quality in the home.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium hammelii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium hammelii is a perennial evergreen native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken from the rhizomes and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anthurium hammelii

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

Anthurium hammelii FAQ

What is the average height of Anthurium hammelii?

Anthurium hammelii typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Anthurium hammelii prefer?

Anthurium hammelii prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Anthurium hammelii?

Anthurium hammelii prefers temperatures between 65-85°F.

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:272297-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.