Anthurium petrophilum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 607 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230569
Common Names
- Anthurium petrophilum
- Petrophilum Anthurium
- Petrophilum Flamingo Flower
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Anthurium petrophilum (also called Rock-loving Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic aroid native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is typically found growing on trees in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium petrophilum is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anthurium petrophilum flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium petrophilum is a small, epiphytic aroid native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree or cork slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Anthurium petrophilum
Anthurium petrophilum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Anthurium petrophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium petrophilum?
Anthurium petrophilum
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium petrophilum?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the care requirements for Anthurium petrophilum?
Anthurium petrophilum requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.
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
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15573-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.