Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptarianum
ID:
231758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 94 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231089

Common Names

  • Anthurium Ptarianum
  • Ptarianum Anthurium
  • Ptarianum Aroid

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Description

Anthurium ptarianum (also called bird's nest anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m tall and produces small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium ptarianum is used in the production of cut flowers, as an ornamental plant, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium ptarianum is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium ptarianum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cutting should be kept in a warm, bright location. Both methods of propagation can take several weeks to months to produce a healthy, mature plant.

Where to Find Anthurium ptarianum

Anthurium ptarianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium ptarianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium ptarianum?

Anthurium ptarianum

What is the family of Anthurium ptarianum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Anthurium ptarianum?

Ptarian Anthurium

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

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15609-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.