Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
restrepoae
ID:
1283419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 32: 101 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282757

Common Names

  • Anthurium restrepoae
  • Restrepo's Anthurium
  • Restrepoae Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium restrepoae (also called Restrepo's Anthurium, among many other common names) is an herb native to South America. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium restrepoae is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium restrepoae has red flowers with 3 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium restrepoae is an epiphytic aroid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Anthurium restrepoae

Anthurium restrepoae is native to Colombia and can be found in the Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests biome.

Anthurium restrepoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium restrepoae?

Anthurium restrepoae

What is the family of Anthurium restrepoae?

Araceae

What is the habitat of Anthurium restrepoae?

Tropical rainforests

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,