Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impolitum
ID:
227417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 116 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226747

Common Names

  • Anthurium impolitum
  • Impolitum Anthurium
  • Impolitum Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium impolitum (also called Rough 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 impolitum is a tropical plant that is commonly used as an ornamental in gardens. It has bright red or pink flowers and is easy to care for. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium impolitum 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 impolitum is a tropical evergreen perennial that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a warm, humid climate. It prefers partial to full shade and a moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings. It is susceptible to root rot and should not be over-watered.

Where to Find Anthurium impolitum

Anthurium impolitum can be found in South America.

Anthurium impolitum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Anthurium impolitum?

Anthurium impolitum has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Anthurium impolitum?

Anthurium impolitum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal climate for Anthurium impolitum?

Anthurium impolitum prefers a warm, humid climate.

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:272307-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.