Anthurium karstenianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 383 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227123
Common Names
- Karsten's Anthurium
- Karsten's Tailflower
- Karsten's Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium karstenianum (also called 'Karsteni Anthurium' and 'Karsteni Flower', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It is found in open grassland, bushland, and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium karstenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium karstenianum has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Anthurium karstenianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Anthurium karstenianum
Anthurium karstenianum is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Anthurium karstenianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium karstenianum?
Anthurium karstenianum
What is the common name of Anthurium karstenianum?
Karstenianum Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium karstenianum?
Tropical rainforests
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15375-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.