Anthurium knappiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 665 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227188
Common Names
- Knapp's Anthurium
- Knapp's Tailflower
- Knapp's Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium knappiae (also called Knapp's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has white flowers and grows in moist and shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium knappiae 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 knappiae has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium knappiae is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted immediately. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Anthurium knappiae
Anthurium knappiae is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Anthurium knappiae FAQ
What is the common name of Anthurium knappiae?
The common name of Anthurium knappiae is Knapp's Anthurium
What is the scientific name of Anthurium knappiae?
The scientific name of Anthurium knappiae is Anthurium knappiae
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium knappiae?
Anthurium knappiae is native to Colombia and grows in 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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272313-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.