Anthurium sanctifidense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 334 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232070
Common Names
- Anthurium sanctifidense
- Sanctifidense Anthurium
- Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium sanctifidense (also called 'Sanctifidense Anthurium', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is commonly found in moist, montane forests. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and bright red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium sanctifidense is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in tropical gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthurium sanctifidense are large and bright red in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium sanctifidense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and humid. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Anthurium sanctifidense
Anthurium sanctifidense is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Anthurium sanctifidense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium sanctifidense?
Anthurium sanctifidense
What is the family of Anthurium sanctifidense?
Araceae
Where is Anthurium sanctifidense native to?
Costa Rica
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15663-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.