Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpum
ID:
230552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 83 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229883

Common Names

  • Anthurium oxycarpum
  • Oxycarpum Flamingo Flower
  • Flamingo Flower

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Synonyms

  • Anthurium strictum N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Anthurium oxycarpum (also called Belizian anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks in humid tropical forests. Its leaves are alternate, simple and ovate, with a smooth margin. It produces small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium oxycarpum 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 oxycarpum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium oxycarpum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Anthurium oxycarpum

Anthurium oxycarpum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium oxycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium oxycarpum?

Anthurium oxycarpum

What is the common name of Anthurium oxycarpum?

Tropical anthurium

What is the native range of Anthurium oxycarpum?

Tropical 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,

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