Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solitarium
ID:
233453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 478 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232784

Common Names

  • Anthurium solitarium
  • Solitarium Anthurium
  • Solitarium' Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium solitarium (also called Flamingo Flower, Tail Flower, or Painter's Palette, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Ecuador. It typically grows up to 60 cm tall and has a wide, oval-shaped leaf. It is found in moist tropical forests and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium solitarium is used in traditional medicine, as a food source, and for its timber. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium solitarium flower is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium solitarium is a slow-growing, evergreen plant native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Anthurium solitarium

Anthurium solitarium is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Anthurium solitarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium solitarium?

Anthurium solitarium

What is the common name of Anthurium solitarium?

Solitary Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium solitarium?

Tropical moist forests

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,

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