Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myosurus
ID:
229737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 19: 270 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229067

Common Names

  • Anthurium myosurus
  • Myosurus anthurium
  • Myosurus anthurium

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Description

Anthurium myosurus (also called Myosurus Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of South America. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves that are usually glossy. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforests, wetlands, and along riversides.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium myosurus has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and digestive ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium myosurus is small, white, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium myosurus is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is an evergreen plant with long, glossy, dark green leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it should be monitored regularly for signs of disease.

Where to Find Anthurium myosurus

Anthurium myosurus is native to Central America and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Anthurium myosurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium myosurus?

Anthurium myosurus

What are the common names of Anthurium myosurus?

Flamingo Flower, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium myosurus?

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15483-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.