Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 165 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231056
Common Names
- Anthurium Pseudospectabile
- Pseudospectabile Anthurium
- Pseudospectabile Aroid
Description
Anthurium pseudospectabile (also called the False Spectabile Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant, typically growing in moist, shady areas, and is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and small, red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium pseudospectabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium pseudospectabile has white flowers with a yellow center and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium pseudospectabile can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. For division, carefully remove the plant from the pot and divide the rootball into two or more sections, each with a good root system. Replant each section in a new pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Anthurium pseudospectabile
Anthurium pseudospectabile is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Andaman Islands.
Anthurium pseudospectabile FAQ
What type of soil does Anthurium pseudospectabile prefer?
Anthurium pseudospectabile prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.
How much light does Anthurium pseudospectabile need?
Anthurium pseudospectabile needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Anthurium pseudospectabile be watered?
Anthurium pseudospectabile should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
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,