Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salgarense
ID:
340927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 26: 5 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340259

Common Names

  • Anthurium Salgarense
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium salgarense (also called the Salgar anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia. It grows in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium salgarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium salgarense is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium salgarense is a small, succulent, perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Anthurium salgarense

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

Anthurium salgarense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium salgarense?

Anthurium salgarense

What type of plant is Anthurium salgarense?

A perennial herb

Where is Anthurium salgarense found?

It is found in Colombia

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,

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