Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
229482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 3: 633 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228812

Common Names

  • Anthurium microphyllum
  • Small-leaved Anthurium
  • Microphyllum Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium microphyllum (also called 'Small-leaved Anthurium', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium microphyllum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium microphyllum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the roots and planted in a sandy soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Anthurium microphyllum should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Anthurium microphyllum

Anthurium microphyllum is native to Central America, where it is found in the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Anthurium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium microphyllum?

Anthurium microphyllum

What is the common name of Anthurium microphyllum?

Small-leaved Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium microphyllum?

Anthurium microphyllum is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady 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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85086-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.