Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imperiale
ID:
227407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq. ex Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 465 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226737

Common Names

  • Anthurium imperiale
  • Imperiale Anthurium
  • Imperiale Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium imperiale (also called Imperial Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium imperiale 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 imperiale has white flowers with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium imperiale is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 metres. It has small, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers in spring and summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anthurium imperiale

Anthurium imperiale can be found in South America.

Anthurium imperiale FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium imperiale?

Common name of Anthurium imperiale is Imperial Anthurium

What is the native range of Anthurium imperiale?

Native range of Anthurium imperiale is Colombia

What is the growth habit of Anthurium imperiale?

Growth habit of Anthurium imperiale is a herbaceous perennial

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84918-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.