Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
infectorium
ID:
227521

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 20: 336 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226851

Common Names

  • Anthurium infectorium
  • Infectorium Anthurium
  • Infectorium Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium infectorium (also called 'Infectious Anthurium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium infectorium is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging and screening, and as a windbreak. It is also used in the production of honey, and its essential oils are used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium infectorium has bright red flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, heart shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium infectorium is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Anthurium infectorium

Anthurium infectorium is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Anthurium infectorium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium infectorium?

Anthurium infectorium

What are the common names of Anthurium infectorium?

Infectorium Anthurium, Infectorium Anthurium

What is the growth habit of Anthurium infectorium?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall.

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

Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15361-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.