Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multisulcatum
ID:
229704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23B: 189 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229034

Common Names

  • Anthurium multisulcatum
  • Multisulcatum anthurium
  • Multisulcatum anthurium

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Description

Anthurium multisulcatum (also called Many-Ribbed Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and bright red, yellow, or pink flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium multisulcatum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium multisulcatum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium multisulcatum is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthurium multisulcatum

Anthurium multisulcatum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Anthurium multisulcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium multisulcatum?

Anthurium multisulcatum

What are the common names of Anthurium multisulcatum?

Flamingo Flower, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium multisulcatum?

Tropical rainforests and cloud forests

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15481-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.