Anthurium rupestre - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 19: 281 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231930
Common Names
- Rupestre Anthurium
- Rupestre Tail Flower
- Rupestre Laceleaf
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Anthurium rupestre (also called Rock Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in tropical lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium rupestre is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthurium rupestre are small and pink, with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Anthurium rupestre can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and potted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and the soil should be kept lightly moist.
Where to Find Anthurium rupestre
Anthurium rupestre is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anthurium rupestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium rupestre?
Anthurium rupestre
What is the common name of Anthurium rupestre?
Rupestre Anthurium
What is the family of Anthurium rupestre?
Araceae
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:15655-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.