Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megapetiolatum
ID:
229350

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 24: 6 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228680

Common Names

  • Anthurium megapetiolatum
  • Large-Petioled Anthurium
  • Large-Petioled Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium megapetiolatum (also called Big-petiole Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a woody base and grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium megapetiolatum 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 megapetiolatum has large, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium megapetiolatum is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in moist soil. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anthurium megapetiolatum

Anthurium megapetiolatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anthurium megapetiolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium megapetiolatum?

Anthurium megapetiolatum

What is the common name of Anthurium megapetiolatum?

Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium megapetiolatum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321639-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.