Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxystachyum
ID:
230573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 145 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229904

Common Names

  • Anthurium oxystachyum
  • Oxystachyum Flamingo Flower
  • Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium oxystachyum (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 oxystachyum 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

Anthurium oxystachyum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium oxystachyum 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 oxystachyum

Anthurium oxystachyum is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Anthurium oxystachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium oxystachyum?

Anthurium oxystachyum

What is the common name of Anthurium oxystachyum?

Tropical anthurium

What is the native range of Anthurium oxystachyum?

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272337-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.