Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
232880

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

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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.

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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

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:85333-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.