Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jimenae
ID:
227676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 18: 83 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227006

Common Names

  • Anthurium jimenae
  • Jimenae Anthurium
  • Anthurium Jimenae

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Description

Anthurium jimenae (also called Jimena's 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 jimenae 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 jimenae 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 jimenae 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 jimenae requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Anthurium jimenae

Anthurium jimenae is found in Colombia.

Anthurium jimenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium jimenae?

Anthurium jimenae

What type of soil does Anthurium jimenae prefer?

Anthurium jimenae prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Anthurium jimenae?

Anthurium jimenae prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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:303572-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.