Anthurium lacerdae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reitz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Sellowia 8: 59 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227251
Common Names
- Anthurium lacerdae
- Lacerdae Anthurium
- Lacerda's Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium lacerdae (also called Lacerda's Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in rainforest and cloud forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium lacerdae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a food source in some parts of South America.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium lacerdae has bright red flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium lacerdae is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Anthurium lacerdae
Anthurium lacerdae is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Anthurium lacerdae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium lacerdae?
Anthurium lacerdae
What are the common names of Anthurium lacerdae?
Lacerda's Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium lacerdae?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and marshes
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
Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15379-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.