Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parasiticum
ID:
230892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Stellfeld

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Paranaense 8: 175 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230223

Common Names

  • Anthurium parasiticum
  • Parasiticum Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium parasiticum (also called Parasitic Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium parasiticum 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 parasiticum has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, red flowers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium parasiticum is a small evergreen shrub, which can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Anthurium parasiticum

Anthurium parasiticum is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Anthurium parasiticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium parasiticum?

Anthurium parasiticum

What is the family of Anthurium parasiticum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Anthurium parasiticum?

Parasitic Anthurium

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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Carlos Stellfeld (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stellfeld' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15554-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.