Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microspadix
ID:
229493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 180 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228823

Common Names

  • Anthurium microspadix
  • Small-spadix Anthurium
  • Microspadix Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium microspadix (also called 'Small-spadix 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 microspadix 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 microspadix has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium microspadix 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 microspadix should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Anthurium microspadix

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

Anthurium microspadix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium microspadix?

Anthurium microspadix

What is the common name of Anthurium microspadix?

Small-spadix Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium microspadix?

Anthurium microspadix 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,

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