Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
icanense
ID:
227358

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 96 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226688

Common Names

  • Icanense Anthurium
  • Icanense
  • Anthurium Icanense

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Description

Anthurium icanense (also called Ica Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with long, glossy leaves and white veins. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium icanense is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements and as a houseplant. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it is able to absorb toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium icanense has large, heart-shaped flowers with a white spathe and a yellow spadix. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium icanense is an evergreen perennial with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, showy, white flowers. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a location with partial shade.

Where to Find Anthurium icanense

Anthurium icanense is found in Central and South America, primarily in the countries of Costa Rica and Panama.

Anthurium icanense FAQ

What is the size of Anthurium icanense?

Anthurium icanense is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5m in height.

What is the flower colour of Anthurium icanense?

Anthurium icanense has white flowers.

What is the flowering period of Anthurium icanense?

Anthurium icanense flowers from late winter to early spring.

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

Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15352-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.