Anthurium longigeniculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 379 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227939
Common Names
- Long-geniculate Anthurium
- Longgeniculate Anthurium
- Long-geniculate Flamingo Flower
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Anthurium longigeniculatum (also called 'Longigeniculatum 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 longigeniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its bright red flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium longigeniculatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium longigeniculatum 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 longigeniculatum
Anthurium longigeniculatum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium longigeniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium longigeniculatum?
Anthurium longigeniculatum
What is the family of Anthurium longigeniculatum?
Araceae
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium longigeniculatum?
Tropical 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-11265: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.