Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lechlerianum
ID:
228161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 534 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227491

Common Names

  • Anthurium lechlerianum
  • Lechler's Anthurium
  • Anthurium Lecherianum

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Description

Anthurium lechlerianum (also called Lecher's anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is an evergreen perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and white, yellow or pink flowers. It is native to Colombia, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium lechlerianum is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It has large, fan-shaped leaves and can be used to create a tropical look in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium lechlerianum is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium lechlerianum is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. It is best grown in a container, as it can be moved indoors during cold weather. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Anthurium lechlerianum

Anthurium lechlerianum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium lechlerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium lechlerianum?

Anthurium lechlerianum

What is the family of Anthurium lechlerianum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Anthurium lechlerianum?

Lechler's Anthurium

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,

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