Anthurium paradisicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 275 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230172
Common Names
- Paradisicum Anthurium
- Paradisicum Aroid
- Lithocarpus Paradisicum
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Anthurium paradisicum (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 paradisicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, reduce swelling, and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium paradisicum flowers are small and white in color. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium paradisicum is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in the spring and the divisions should be planted in the fall.
Where to Find Anthurium paradisicum
Anthurium paradisicum is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Anthurium paradisicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium paradisicum?
Anthurium paradisicum
Where is Anthurium paradisicum found?
Anthurium paradisicum is found in South America.
What is the growth rate of Anthurium paradisicum?
Anthurium paradisicum has a slow to medium growth rate.
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 Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15551-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.