Anthurium palmatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Wiener Z. Kunst 3: 828 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230041
Common Names
- Palmatum Anthurium
- Anthurium palmatum
- Palmatum Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium palmatum (also called Palm-Leaf Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in tropical rainforests. It has a rosette of large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Its flowers are white and have a yellow or pink spadix.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium palmatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a cut flower. Its leaves can be used in dried flower arrangements. The plant is known for its bright red flowers and glossy green leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium palmatum is large and bright red, with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium palmatum is a medium-sized herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and in partial shade until they are established.
Where to Find Anthurium palmatum
Anthurium palmatum is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.
Anthurium palmatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium palmatum?
Anthurium palmatum
What is the common name of Anthurium palmatum?
Palm-leaf Anthurium
Where is Anthurium palmatum found?
Costa Rica
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
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85170-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.