Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
228587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffm.) G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 3: 633 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227917

Common Names

  • Long-leaf Anthurium
  • Longleaf Anthurium
  • Long-leaf Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium longifolium (also called 'Longifolium Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is an evergreen perennial with long, narrow leaves and bright red flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium longifolium 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

Anthurium longifolium has a bright red flower with a spathe that is heart-shaped and a spadix that is cylindrical. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium longifolium can be propagated from seed or by division. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The soil should be kept evenly moist to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Anthurium longifolium

Anthurium longifolium is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium longifolium?

Anthurium longifolium

What is the common name of Anthurium longifolium?

Long-leaved Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium longifolium?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85016-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.