Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1043368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 36: 42 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042706

Common Names

  • Henry's Anthurium
  • Henry's Tailflower
  • Henry's Flamingo-flower

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Description

Anthurium henryi (also called Henry's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium henryi has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium henryi is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.

Where to Find Anthurium henryi

Anthurium henryi is found in South America.

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,