Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
renteriae
ID:
917557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 102 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916892

Common Names

  • Renter's Anthurium
  • Renteriae Anthurium
  • Renter's Lance-Leaf Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium renteriae (also called Renteriae Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Ecuador. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium renteriae is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its long-lasting blooms and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium renteriae has a white, heart-shaped flower with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium renteriae is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It requires bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It is sensitive to overwatering and should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Anthurium renteriae

Anthurium renteriae is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

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