Anthurium masfense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 16: 439 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228649
Common Names
- Anthurium Masfense
- Lippaya telephioides
- Lippia aberrans
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium masfense (also called Masfense Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium masfense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium masfense has large, bright red flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seed capsules. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium masfense 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 masfense
Anthurium masfense is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Hispaniola.
Anthurium masfense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium masfense?
Anthurium masfense
What is the common name of Anthurium masfense?
Masfense Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium masfense?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15458-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.