Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lakei
ID:
1284816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & P.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 32: 59 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284154

Common Names

  • Anthurium Lakei
  • Anthurium Lakei Plant
  • Lakei Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium lakei (also called Lake's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small herb in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium lakei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium lakei has small, yellowish-green flowers with a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium lakei is an epiphytic plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Anthurium lakei

Anthurium lakei can be found in Colombia.

Anthurium lakei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium lakei?

Anthurium lakei

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium lakei?

It is native to India and found in grasslands and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Anthurium lakei?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

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.
Pu Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Huang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135962-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.