Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riofrioi
ID:
232291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 17: 82 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231622

Common Names

  • Anthurium Riofrioi
  • Riofrioi Anthurium
  • Riofrioi

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Description

Anthurium riofrioi (also called Rio Frio anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers that are enclosed in a spathe. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium riofrioi is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium riofrioi has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne on a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are greenish-white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium riofrioi 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 riofrioi

Anthurium riofrioi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium riofrioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium riofrioi?

Anthurium riofrioi

What is the common name of Anthurium riofrioi?

Anthurium

What type of plant is Anthurium riofrioi?

Tropical flowering plant

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:15639-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.