Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedium
ID:
227547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 70 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226877

Common Names

  • Anthurium intermedium
  • Intermediate Anthurium
  • Intermediate Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium intermedium (also called Intermediate Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to tropical America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are usually ovate or oblong and are arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem, with a spadix of small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium intermedium 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 intermedium is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthurium intermedium

Anthurium intermedium can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Anthurium intermedium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium intermedium?

Anthurium intermedium

What is the common name of Anthurium intermedium?

Intermediate Anthurium

What type of plant is Anthurium intermedium?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84930-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.