Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lentii
ID:
228203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & R.A.Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 16(Suppl.): 56 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227533

Common Names

  • Lent's Anthurium
  • Anthurium lentii
  • Lent Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium lentii (also called Lent's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphytic plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves, and its flowers are white and yellow. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium lentii is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family native to the Caribbean. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Anthurium lentii has large, red flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium lentii is a tropical plant that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an evergreen, epiphytic species that grows in moist, shady forests. It prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and temperatures below 55°F (13°C).

Where to Find Anthurium lentii

Anthurium lentii is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It can be found in tropical rainforests, lowland swamps, and mangroves.

Anthurium lentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium lentii?

Anthurium lentii

What is the common name of Anthurium lentii?

Lent's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium lentii?

Tropical rainforests of 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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Richard A. Baker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15394-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.