Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 54 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232295
Common Names
- Flamingo Flower
- Tail Flower
- Scherzerianum Anthurium
Synonyms
- Anthurium williamsii hort. ex Engl. [unknown]
- Anthurium scherzerianum williamsii (B.S.Williams) Engl. [unknown]
- Anthurium scherzerianum devansayanum hort. [unknown]
- Anthurium scherzerianum warocqueanum L.Linden & Rodigas [unknown]
- Anthurium scherzerianum vallerandiae Engl. [unknown]
Description
Anthurium scherzerianum (also called 'Scherzer's 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 scherzerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its cut flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthurium scherzerianum are large, red-pink in color, and have a heart-shaped spathe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium scherzerianum is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and prefers partial shade. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Anthurium scherzerianum
Anthurium scherzerianum can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anthurium scherzerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium scherzerianum?
Anthurium scherzerianum
What is the common name of Anthurium scherzerianum?
Painted Tongue
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium scherzerianum?
Tropical rainforest
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,