Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
michelii
ID:
229439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 31: 263 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228769

Common Names

  • Anthurium michelii
  • Michelii Anthurium
  • Michelii Anthurium Plant

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Description

Anthurium michelii (also called Anthurium michelii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen perennial, growing to a height of 0.5–2 m, with large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium michelii has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium michelii has large, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium michelii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows best in humid, warm climates. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Anthurium michelii

Anthurium michelii is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Anthurium michelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium michelii?

Anthurium michelii

What are the common names of Anthurium michelii?

Anthurium, wild sage

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium michelii?

Anthurium michelii is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15463-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.