Anthurium macbridei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 79 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228225
Common Names
- Macbride's Anthurium
- Macbride's Flamingo Flower
- Macbride's Tailflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium macbridei (also called MacBride's anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic anthurium species native to Ecuador. It has long, thin leaves and a short stem with a single flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas and prefers shady, humid environments.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium macbridei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium macbridei is a large, bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium macbridei is an epiphytic aroid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Anthurium macbridei
Anthurium macbridei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Anthurium macbridei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium macbridei?
Anthurium macbridei
What type of soil does Anthurium macbridei prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Anthurium macbridei?
15-25°C
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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15439-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.