Anthurium plowmanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Candollea 42: 811 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230715
Common Names
- Anthurium plowmanii
- Plowmanii Anthurium
- Plowmanii Anthurium Orchid
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Anthurium plowmanii (also called Plowman's 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 plowmanii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium plowmanii 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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Anthurium plowmanii is a terrestrial or epiphytic herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. To propagate by division, divide the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Anthurium plowmanii
Anthurium plowmanii is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anthurium plowmanii FAQ
What is the common name of Anthurium plowmanii?
Plowmanii Anthurium
What is the scientific name of Plowmanii Anthurium?
Anthurium plowmanii
What is the natural habitat of Plowmanii Anthurium?
Tropical rainforests 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:272351-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.