Anthurium platyrhizum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 160 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230704
Common Names
- Anthurium platyrhizum
- Platyrhizum Anthurium
- Platyrhizum Anthurium Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium platyrhizum (also called Broad-Rooted Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) and has large, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium platyrhizum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium platyrhizum is a yellow-green spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium platyrhizum can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have taken root.
Where to Find Anthurium platyrhizum
Anthurium platyrhizum is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anthurium platyrhizum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium platyrhizum?
Anthurium platyrhizum
What is the common name of Anthurium platyrhizum?
Broad-rooted Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium platyrhizum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272350-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.