Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifolium
ID:
229068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & J.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 18: 93 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228398

Common Names

  • Anthurium magnifolium
  • Magnifolium Anthurium
  • Magnifolium Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium magnifolium (also called 'Large-leaved anthurium', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a large plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and a white spathe. It grows in moist, shady places in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium magnifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium magnifolium is a large, white, heart-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium magnifolium can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Anthurium magnifolium

Anthurium magnifolium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Southeast Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Anthurium magnifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium magnifolium?

Anthurium magnifolium

What type of plant is Anthurium magnifolium?

Aroid

Where is Anthurium magnifolium found?

Costa Rica

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Jimena Rodríguez de Salvador: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rodr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302096-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.