Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocaule
ID:
228245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 127 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227575

Common Names

  • Anthurium Leptocaule
  • Leptocaule Anthurium
  • Anthurium Plant

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Description

Anthurium leptocaule (also called Leptocaul anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small to medium-sized plant that grows up to 1-2 m tall. It is found in lowland rainforest, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium leptocaule is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens and is used as a houseplant in temperate climates. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium leptocaule is a large, white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium leptocaule is a species of flowering plant that is native to Thailand. It is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Anthurium leptocaule

Anthurium leptocaule can be found in Central and South America.

Anthurium leptocaule FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium leptocaule?

Anthurium leptocaule is native to lowland rainforests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What is the size of Anthurium leptocaule?

Anthurium leptocaule is a small to medium-sized plant, growing up to 1 m tall.

What is the leaf shape of Anthurium leptocaule?

The leaves of Anthurium leptocaule are heart-shaped, with up to 5 lobes.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272318-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.