Anthurium miniatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 17: 14 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228879
Common Names
- Anthurium miniatum
- Miniature Anthurium
- Miniatum Anthurium
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Anthurium miniatum (also called Miniature 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 miniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is known for its bright and long-lasting flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium miniatum is bright red and heart-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium miniatum is a tropical plant that prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Anthurium miniatum
Anthurium miniatum is native to Colombia.
Anthurium miniatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium miniatum?
Anthurium miniatum
What is the common name of Anthurium miniatum?
Miniature Anthurium
What is the family of Anthurium miniatum?
Araceae
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
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15470-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.