Anthurium nymphaeifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch & C.D.Bouché
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1853(App.): 6 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229347
Common Names
- Anthurium nymphaeifolium
- Nymphaeifolium Anthurium
- Waterlily Leaf Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium nymphaeifolium (also called Water-lily Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in humid, lowland rainforests, often near streams and in wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium nymphaeifolium 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
The flower of Anthurium nymphaeifolium is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium nymphaeifolium 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 nymphaeifolium
Anthurium nymphaeifolium can be found in Colombia.
Anthurium nymphaeifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium nymphaeifolium?
Anthurium nymphaeifolium
What is the common name of Anthurium nymphaeifolium?
Nymphaeifolium anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium nymphaeifolium?
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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85127-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.