Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leuconeurum
ID:
228279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 9: t. 314 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227609

Common Names

  • Anthurium Leuconeurum
  • Leuconeurum Anthurium
  • Anthurium Plant

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Description

Anthurium leuconeurum (also called White-veined 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 leuconeurum 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 leuconeurum 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 leuconeurum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium leuconeurum

Anthurium leuconeurum is native to Colombia.

Anthurium leuconeurum FAQ

What type of soil does Anthurium leuconeurum prefer?

Anthurium leuconeurum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Anthurium leuconeurum need?

Anthurium leuconeurum needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Anthurium leuconeurum be watered?

Anthurium leuconeurum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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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