Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palenquense
ID:
230646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 694 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229977

Common Names

  • Anthurium palenquense
  • Palenquense Anthurium
  • Palenquense

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Description

Anthurium palenquense (also called Palenquense Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. It grows in wet montane forests and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium palenquense is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is also known to help purify the air in the home, as it can absorb pollutants and toxins.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium palenquense is bright red and heart-shaped. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium palenquense is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until the plant is established.

Where to Find Anthurium palenquense

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

Anthurium palenquense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium palenquense?

Anthurium palenquense

What is the common name of Anthurium palenquense?

Palenque anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium palenquense?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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:272340-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.