Anthurium schunkei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 77 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232530
Common Names
- Schunke's Anthurium
- Schunke's Flamingo Flower
- Schunke's Tail Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium schunkei (also called 'Schunke's Anthurium' and 'Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium schunkei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium schunkei is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium schunkei is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady forests. It is best grown in a potting mix of peat moss, perlite, and sand. It requires bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed germination.
Where to Find Anthurium schunkei
Anthurium schunkei can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America.
Anthurium schunkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium schunkei?
Anthurium schunkei
What is the common name of Anthurium schunkei?
Schunke's Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium schunkei?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15696-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.