Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaphyllum
ID:
231154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 3: 633 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230485

Common Names

  • Anthurium pentaphyllum
  • Pentaphyllum Anthurium
  • Pentaphyllum Flamingo Flower

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Synonyms

  • Anthurium undulifolium K.Koch ex Ender [unknown]

Description

Anthurium pentaphyllum (also called Pentaphyllous Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America, and is typically found in tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small plant, reaching up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium pentaphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium pentaphyllum var. pentaphyllum
Anthurium pentaphyllum var. bombacifolium (Schott) Madison

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium pentaphyllum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium pentaphyllum is a terrestrial aroid native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It is an easy to grow species and prefers a warm and humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Anthurium pentaphyllum

Anthurium pentaphyllum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium pentaphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium pentaphyllum?

Anthurium pentaphyllum

What is the common name of Anthurium pentaphyllum?

Five-leaved Anthurium

Where is Anthurium pentaphyllum native to?

Colombia

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 Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85201-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.