Anthurium herrerae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & P.Huang
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 32: 56 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283918
Common Names
- Anthurium herrerae
- Herrerae Anthurium
- Herrerae Spiderling
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium herrerae (also called Herrera's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small herb in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium herrerae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium herrerae has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, black, round berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium herrerae is a tropical perennial native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Anthurium herrerae
Anthurium herrerae can be found in Colombia.
Anthurium herrerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium herrerae?
Anthurium herrerae
What is the common name of Anthurium herrerae?
Herrera's anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium herrerae?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and 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,
References
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Pu Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Huang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135960-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.