Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soukupii
ID:
233496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 730 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232827

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium soukupii (also called Soukup's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium soukupii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium soukupii has a bright red flower with a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium soukupii is a tropical plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anthurium soukupii

Anthurium soukupii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica.

Anthurium soukupii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium soukupii?

Anthurium soukupii

Where is Anthurium soukupii native to?

Costa Rica

What is the common name of Anthurium soukupii?

Costa Rican Anthurium

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272369-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.