Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarukhanianum
ID:
232827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & Haager

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 719 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232158

Common Names

  • Sarukhanianum Anthurium
  • Sarukhanianum Flower
  • Sarukhanianum Leaf

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Description

Anthurium sarukhanianum (also called Sarukhan's 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 sarukhanianum 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 flowers of Anthurium sarukhanianum are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium sarukhanianum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and bright, indirect light. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12.

Where to Find Anthurium sarukhanianum

Anthurium sarukhanianum can be found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia.

Anthurium sarukhanianum FAQ

What are the common names of Anthurium sarukhanianum?

Sarukhan's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium sarukhanianum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Anthurium sarukhanianum?

10-20 meters

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.
Jiří R. Haager (1943-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haager' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272365-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.