Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jefense
ID:
227646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 118 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226976

Common Names

  • Anthurium jefense
  • Jefense Anthurium
  • Anthurium Jefense

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Description

Anthurium jefense (also called Jef's Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and a native to Colombia. It is found in humid forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium jefense has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium jefense is a spathe with a white, cream or yellow color, and a spadix with a yellow or orange color. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium jefense is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Once established, Anthurium jefense requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Anthurium jefense

Anthurium jefense is found in Colombia.

Anthurium jefense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium jefense?

Anthurium jefense

What is the common name of Anthurium jefense?

Jefense's Anthurium

What is the family of Anthurium jefense?

Araceae

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:272309-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.