Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
organense
ID:
230436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 415 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229767

Common Names

  • Anthurium organense
  • Organ Anthurium
  • Organ Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium organense (also called Organ's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean. It is a small herbaceous perennial growing to 20–30 cm tall, with a rhizome. It is found in moist lowland and montane forests, often in shady locations.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium organense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of natural dye and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium organense 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 organense 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 organense

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

Anthurium organense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium organense?

Anthurium organense

What type of plant is Anthurium organense?

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

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium organense?

Anthurium organense 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15530-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.