Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longissimilobum
ID:
838396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 154 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837731

Common Names

  • Anthurium longissimilobum
  • Longissimilobum Anthurium
  • Longissimilobum's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium longissimilobum (also called Anthurium longissimilobum, among many other common names) is an aroid species native to Central America. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with a purple lip. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the ground or in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium longissimilobum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium longissimilobum has small, white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium longissimilobum is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining, high-quality potting mix. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Anthurium longissimilobum

Anthurium longissimilobum is found in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia.

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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