Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pirottae
ID:
231289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 20: 17 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230620

Common Names

  • Anthurium pirottae
  • Pirottae Anthurium
  • Pirottae Anthurium Orchid

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Description

Anthurium pirottae (also called Pirottae Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Ecuador and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium pirottae 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 flower of Anthurium pirottae is a large, red, heart-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium pirottae is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Anthurium pirottae

Anthurium pirottae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anthurium pirottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium pirottae?

Anthurium pirottae

What is the common name of Anthurium pirottae?

Pirottae Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium pirottae?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,

References

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15579-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.