Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispadiceum
ID:
228676

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 1045 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228006

Common Names

  • Long-spiked Anthurium
  • Long-spiked Flamingo Flower
  • Long-spiked Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium longispadiceum (also called Long-spiked anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium longispadiceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, fever, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium longispadiceum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of up to three. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium longispadiceum is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is hardy to USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Anthurium longispadiceum

Anthurium longispadiceum can be found in the tropical forests of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Anthurium longispadiceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium longispadiceum?

Anthurium longispadiceum

What is the family of Anthurium longispadiceum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Anthurium longispadiceum?

Long-spadiced Anthurium

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

Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15425-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.