Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smaragdinum
ID:
233387

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 278 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232718

Common Names

  • Anthurium smaragdinum
  • Smaragdinum Anthurium
  • Smaragdine Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium smaragdinum (also called Emerald 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 moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium smaragdinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make wreaths and decorations. Its flowers are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium smaragdinum has bright red flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium smaragdinum is a tropical evergreen plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings, which should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Anthurium smaragdinum

Anthurium smaragdinum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium smaragdinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium smaragdinum?

Anthurium smaragdinum

What are the common names of Anthurium smaragdinum?

Emerald Anthurium, Emerald Anthurium Palm

Where is Anthurium smaragdinum 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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15709-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.