Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreodoxum
ID:
230392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sert. Fl. Ecuad. 2: 63 (1908).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229723

Common Names

  • Anthurium oreodoxum
  • Silver Sword
  • Silverleaf Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium oreodoxum (also called Red-veined Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has a spread of 0.5–1 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate in shape. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium oreodoxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright red, heart-shaped flowers and glossy foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium oreodoxum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium oreodoxum is a small to medium-sized herbaceous plant, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is easily propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and can be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have developed. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Anthurium oreodoxum

Anthurium oreodoxum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Anthurium oreodoxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium oreodoxum?

Anthurium oreodoxum

What is the common name of Anthurium oreodoxum?

Oreodoxum Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium oreodoxum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-11429: Based on the initial data import
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.