Anthurium nigropunctatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & J.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 18: 101 (1995 publ. 1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229252
Common Names
- Anthurium nigropunctatum
- Nigropunctatum Anthurium
- Nigropunctate Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium nigropunctatum (also called black-spotted anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves with black spots and a yellow-green spathe. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium nigropunctatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium nigropunctatum has a bright red flower with a white spadix. Its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have a single, light green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium nigropunctatum is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 4 feet tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Anthurium nigropunctatum
Anthurium nigropunctatum can be found in Colombia.
Anthurium nigropunctatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium nigropunctatum?
Anthurium nigropunctatum
What is the common name of Anthurium nigropunctatum?
Black-spotted anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium nigropunctatum?
Tropical rainforests of 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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Jimena Rodríguez de Salvador: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rodr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305321-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.