Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
916781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 131 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916116

Common Names

  • Anthurium patens
  • Patens Anthurium
  • Spreading Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium patens (also called Spreading Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short stem. It is native to South America and is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium patens has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium patens is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Anthurium patens

Anthurium patens is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Anthurium patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium patens?

Anthurium patens

What is the common name of Anthurium patens?

Patent Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium patens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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