Anthurium huixtlense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Matuda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Mex. Hist. Nat. 11: 91 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226535
Common Names
- Huixtlense Anthurium
- Huixtlense Flamingo Flower
- Huixtlense Tail Flower
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Anthurium huixtlense (also called Huixtla Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium huixtlense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium huixtlense has bright red flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves.
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Anthurium huixtlense can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division is best done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Anthurium huixtlense
Anthurium huixtlense is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist forests and can be purchased from nurseries.
Anthurium huixtlense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium huixtlense?
Anthurium huixtlense
What is the common name of Anthurium huixtlense?
Huixtlense Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium huixtlense?
Tropical rainforest
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
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15347-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.