Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanochloros
ID:
1286775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 41(1): 76 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286113

Common Names

  • Anthurium melanochloros
  • Black-Green Anthurium
  • Black-Green Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium melanochloros (also called Black-Green Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a thick, branched stem and large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium melanochloros is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium melanochloros has white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium melanochloros is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthurium melanochloros

Anthurium melanochloros is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, wet grasslands, and along streams and rivers. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Anthurium melanochloros FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium melanochloros?

Anthurium melanochloros is native to Colombia.

What is the size of Anthurium melanochloros?

Anthurium melanochloros is a small, epiphytic plant that grows to a height of 8-12 inches.

What is the water requirement of Anthurium melanochloros?

Anthurium melanochloros requires regular watering during the growing season.

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,