Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
regale
ID:
232096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Belgique Hort. 16: 200 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231427

Common Names

  • Anthurium Regale
  • Regal Anthurium
  • Regale Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium regale (also called 'Royal 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 regale 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 regale 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 regale is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. It can also be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthurium regale

Anthurium regale can be found in Central and South America.

Anthurium regale FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium regale?

Anthurium regale prefers temperatures between 18-24°C (64-75°F)

What is the ideal light for Anthurium regale?

Anthurium regale prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Anthurium regale?

Anthurium regale prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.

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

Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85270-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.