Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martianum
ID:
229276

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch & Kolb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Gärtnerei Pflanzenk. 11: 276 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228606

Common Names

  • Anthurium Martianum
  • Liparis verticillata
  • Liparis vexillifera

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Description

Anthurium martianum (also called Martian 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 martianum 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

The flower of Anthurium martianum is a large, red, heart-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium martianum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be kept moist, but not wet. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. Fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Anthurium martianum

Anthurium martianum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.

Anthurium martianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium martianum?

Anthurium martianum

What is the common name of Anthurium martianum?

Martianum Anthurium

What type of plant is Anthurium martianum?

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Max Kolb (1829-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85069-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.