Anthurium sarmentosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 375 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232125
Common Names
- Sarmentosum Anthurium
- Sarmentosum Flower
- Sarmentosum Leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium sarmentosum (also called Sarmentose anthurium, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial evergreen plant native to the Caribbean. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow spadix. It is found in tropical rainforests, and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium sarmentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium sarmentosum is a bright red. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium sarmentosum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and partial shade. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anthurium sarmentosum
Anthurium sarmentosum can be found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Anthurium sarmentosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium sarmentosum?
Anthurium sarmentosum
What is the common name of Anthurium sarmentosum?
Sarmentosum Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium sarmentosum?
Tropical rainforests
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15665-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.