Anthurium ovatifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 437 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229851
Common Names
- Anthurium ovatifolium
- Ovate-leaf Anthurium
- Ovate-leaf Tailflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium ovatifolium (also called oval-leaf 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 white spots and a yellow-green spathe. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium ovatifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium ovatifolium is a small, white, heart-shaped flower with a long pedicel. The seed is a small, globose nut with a thick, woody pericarp. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect stem with small, ovate-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium ovatifolium is a tropical evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Anthurium ovatifolium
Anthurium ovatifolium can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium ovatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium ovatifolium?
Anthurium ovatifolium
What is the common name of Anthurium ovatifolium?
Ovate-leaved Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium ovatifolium?
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15537-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.