Anthurium oxyphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 15: 381 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229893
Common Names
- Anthurium oxyphyllum
- Oxyphyllum Flamingo Flower
- Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium oxyphyllum (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 oxyphyllum 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 oxyphyllum 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 oxyphyllum 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 oxyphyllum
Anthurium oxyphyllum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium oxyphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium oxyphyllum?
Anthurium oxyphyllum
What is the common name of Anthurium oxyphyllum?
Tropical anthurium
What is the native range of Anthurium oxyphyllum?
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,
References
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15539-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.