Anthurium rhizophorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 19: 310 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231533
Common Names
- Anthurium Rhizophorum
- Rhizophorum Anthurium
- Rhizophorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium rhizophorum (also called 'Rooted Anthurium', among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and along the edges of streams. It has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive root system.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium rhizophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium rhizophorum is small, white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium rhizophorum is a small, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Anthurium rhizophorum
Anthurium rhizophorum is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anthurium rhizophorum FAQ
What is the maximum height of Anthurium rhizophorum?
Anthurium rhizophorum can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
What type of soil does Anthurium rhizophorum prefer?
Anthurium rhizophorum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What type of climate does Anthurium rhizophorum prefer?
Anthurium rhizophorum prefers a warm, humid climate.
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
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15631-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.