Anthurium loefgrenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23B: 165 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227889
Common Names
- Loefgren's Anthurium
- Loefgren Anthurium
- Loefgren's Flamingo Flower
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Anthurium loefgrenii (also called Lofgren's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and red flowers. It typically grows in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium loefgrenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium loefgrenii is a small, white or pink flower with a long, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium loefgrenii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. It is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, white flowers. The plant is propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Anthurium loefgrenii
Anthurium loefgrenii is native to Colombia.
Anthurium loefgrenii FAQ
What type of soil does Anthurium loefgrenii prefer?
Anthurium loefgrenii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Anthurium loefgrenii need?
Anthurium loefgrenii needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Anthurium loefgrenii be watered?
Anthurium loefgrenii 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,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15415-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.