Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
231908

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 1: 575 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231239

Common Names

  • Purpureum Anthurium
  • Purple Anthurium
  • Purple Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium purpureum (also called Purple Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and bright pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium purpureum is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and homes, as well as for cut flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthurium purpureum are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium purpureum is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Anthurium purpureum

Anthurium purpureum is native to the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Anthurium purpureum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium purpureum?

Anthurium purpureum prefers temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C)

What kind of soil is best for Anthurium purpureum?

Anthurium purpureum prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

How much light does Anthurium purpureum need?

Anthurium purpureum prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15618-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.