Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(2): 78 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232211
Common Names
- Anthurium scandens
- Scandens Anthurium
- Anthurium
Synonyms
- Anthurium violaceum latifolia Kunth [deprecated]
- Anthurium violaceum angustifolia Kunth [deprecated]
- Anthurium scandens scandens [unknown]
Description
Anthurium scandens (also called 'Climbing Anthurium', among many other common names) is a climbing plant with a woody stem, up to 10 m long. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium scandens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthurium scandens sub. scandens
Anthurium scandens sub. pusillum Sheffer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium scandens is a bright red. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium scandens can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Stem cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Anthurium scandens
Anthurium scandens is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Anthurium scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium scandens?
Anthurium scandens
What is the common name of Anthurium scandens?
Climbing anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium scandens?
Anthurium scandens is native to Mexico and Central America
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
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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,