Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodorhizum
ID:
232213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 29(116): 62 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231544

Common Names

  • Anthurium Rhodorhizum
  • Rhodorhizum Anthurium
  • Rhodorhizum

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Description

Anthurium rhodorhizum (also called 'Rose-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 rose-colored root system.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium rhodorhizum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium rhodorhizum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium rhodorhizum 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 rhodorhizum

Anthurium rhodorhizum is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anthurium rhodorhizum FAQ

What is the maximum height of Anthurium rhodorhizum?

Anthurium rhodorhizum can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Anthurium rhodorhizum prefer?

Anthurium rhodorhizum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Anthurium rhodorhizum prefer?

Anthurium rhodorhizum 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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15632-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.