Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 152 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230138
Common Names
- Anthurium papillilaminum
- Papillilaminum Anthurium
- Papillilaminum Tailflower
Description
Anthurium papillilaminum (also called Red Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium papillilaminum has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthurium papillilaminum are small, yellowish-green in color, and have a sweet scent. The fruits are small, round, and contain a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium papillilaminum is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Anthurium papillilaminum
Anthurium papillilaminum is native to Colombia and can be found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Anthurium papillilaminum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium papillilaminum?
Anthurium papillilaminum
What is the common name of Anthurium papillilaminum?
Flamingo Flower
What type of plant is Anthurium papillilaminum?
Tropical flowering plant
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,