Anthurium lanjouwii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.E.Jonker & Jonker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 15: 133 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227387
Common Names
- Lanjouw's Anthurium
- Lanjouw Anthurium
- Lanjouw's Flamingo Flower
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Anthurium lanjouwii (also called Lanjouw's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is an evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium lanjouwii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium lanjouwii is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, glossy, kidney-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium lanjouwii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Anthurium lanjouwii
Anthurium lanjouwii is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.
Anthurium lanjouwii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium lanjouwii?
Anthurium lanjouwii
What is the common name of Anthurium lanjouwii?
Lanjouw's Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium lanjouwii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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
Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15384-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.