Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 19: 316 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230437
Common Names
- Peltigerum Anthurium
- Peltigerum
- Anthurium peltigerum
Description
Anthurium peltigerum (also called Shield Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant, growing up to 1 m tall, with a single stem and a crown of long, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in rainforests and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium peltigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its foliage, which can be used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium peltigerum is a small, yellowish-green flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium peltigerum is a slow-growing evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by stem cuttings, which should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Root formation can take up to several months.
Where to Find Anthurium peltigerum
Anthurium peltigerum can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, including Central and South America.
Anthurium peltigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium peltigerum?
Anthurium peltigerum
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium peltigerum?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
How tall can Anthurium peltigerum grow?
Up to 1 meter tall
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,