Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myosuroides
ID:
229715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. : 240 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229045

Common Names

  • Anthurium myosuroides
  • Myosuroides anthurium
  • Myosuroides anthurium

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Synonyms

  • Anthurium microstachyum (Kunth) Schott [deprecated]

Description

Anthurium myosuroides (also called Velvet-Leaf Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has large, velvety leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium myosuroides 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

The flower of Anthurium myosuroides is a bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium myosuroides 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 myosuroides

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

Anthurium myosuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium myosuroides?

Anthurium myosuroides

What is the common name of Anthurium myosuroides?

Mouse-tail Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium myosuroides?

Tropical rainforests

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85106-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.