Anthurium maricense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nadruz & Mayo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 23: 82 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228574
Common Names
- Maricense Anthurium
- Maricense Flamingo Flower
- Maricense Tail Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium maricense (also called 'Marica Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It is a small, terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem and a single, red flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium maricense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Anthurium maricense has small, red-tinged flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Anthurium maricense are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Anthurium maricense are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium maricense is a tropical evergreen plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Anthurium maricense
Anthurium maricense is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.
Anthurium maricense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium maricense?
Anthurium maricense
What is the common name of Anthurium maricense?
Maricense Anthurium
What type of plant is Anthurium maricense?
Aroid
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
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
Marcus A. Nadruz (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadruz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320326-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.