Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexinervium
ID:
232064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 713 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231395

Common Names

  • Anthurium Reflexinervium
  • Reflexinervium Anthurium
  • Reflexinervium Painted Tongue

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Description

Anthurium reflexinervium (also called 'Reflexed Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant, growing to 0.5–1 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats, at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium reflexinervium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium reflexinervium is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium reflexinervium is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Anthurium reflexinervium

Anthurium reflexinervium can be found in Central and South America.

Anthurium reflexinervium FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium reflexinervium?

Anthurium reflexinervium is native to Ecuador.

How much light does Anthurium reflexinervium need?

Anthurium reflexinervium prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Anthurium reflexinervium be watered?

Anthurium reflexinervium should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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:272357-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.