Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siccisilvarum
ID:
233310

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 78 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232641

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium siccisilvarum (also called Dry-forest Anthurium, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a silvery-green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium siccisilvarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium siccisilvarum is a large, red, heart-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium siccisilvarum is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Anthurium siccisilvarum

Anthurium siccisilvarum can be found in Central and South America.

Anthurium siccisilvarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium siccisilvarum?

Anthurium siccisilvarum

What are the common names of Anthurium siccisilvarum?

Dry-forest Anthurium, Dry-forest Anthurium Palm

Where is Anthurium siccisilvarum native to?

Costa Rica, Panama

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:15705-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.