Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
229781

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 120 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229112

Common Names

  • Nanum Anthurium
  • Anthurium Nanum
  • Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium nanum (also called Dwarf Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium nanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium nanum has small, white, heart-shaped flowers that are borne on short spikes. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium nanum is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and then place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Anthurium nanum

Anthurium nanum is native to the Caribbean region, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.

Anthurium nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium nanum?

Anthurium nanum

What is the common name of Anthurium nanum?

Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium nanum?

Anthurium nanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central and South America.

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

Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15487-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.