Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
230426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 16: 441 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229757

Common Names

  • Anthurium oreophilum
  • Mountain Anthurium
  • Mountain Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium oreophilum (also called Mountain 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 oreophilum 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 oreophilum has a bright red spathe and a white spadix. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium oreophilum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia, where it grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,400 metres (4,600–7,900 ft). It is a herbaceous perennial, growing to 30–50 centimetres (12–20 in) tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Anthurium oreophilum

Anthurium oreophilum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium oreophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium oreophilum?

Anthurium oreophilum

What type of plant is Anthurium oreophilum?

Anthurium oreophilum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium oreophilum?

Anthurium oreophilum is native to Colombia and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

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:15529-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.