Anthurium paraguayense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 361 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230182
Common Names
- Paraguayense Anthurium
- Paraguayense Aroid
- Lithocarpus Paraguayense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium paraguayense (also called Paraguay Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium paraguayense 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthurium paraguayense var. paraguayenseAnthurium paraguayense var. coroicoanum Croat
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium paraguayense is large and red in color. The seed is small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium paraguayense 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 paraguayense
Anthurium paraguayense is native to Paraguay and can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Anthurium paraguayense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium paraguayense?
Anthurium paraguayense
Where is Anthurium paraguayense found?
Anthurium paraguayense is found in South America.
What is the growth rate of Anthurium paraguayense?
Anthurium paraguayense 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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15552-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.