Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marense
ID:
229190

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 271 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228520

Common Names

  • Marense Anthurium
  • Marense Flamingo Flower
  • Marense Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium marense (also called the Marense Anthurium, among many other common names) is a tropical flowering plant species found in Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and a single, bright red flower. The flowers are usually found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and tropical jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium marense is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium marense has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium marense is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Anthurium marense

Anthurium marense is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anthurium marense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium marense?

Anthurium marense

What is the common name of Anthurium marense?

Anthurium marense

Where is Anthurium marense native to?

Asia

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:15452-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.