Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hutchisonii
ID:
227271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 115 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226601

Common Names

  • Hutchisonii Anthurium
  • Hutchisonii Flamingo Flower
  • Hutchisonii Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium hutchisonii (also called 'Flamingo Flower' and 'Tail Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small to medium-sized herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium hutchisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium hutchisonii has a bright red flower with a white spadix. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium hutchisonii is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept in bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Anthurium hutchisonii

Anthurium hutchisonii is native to Colombia and can be found in the department of Valle del Cauca.

Anthurium hutchisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium hutchisonii?

Anthurium hutchisonii

What is the common name of Anthurium hutchisonii?

Hutchison's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium hutchisonii?

Tropical rainforests

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:272306-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.